N517 Balsam Lake Road, Birchwood, WI 54817

New Listing
$575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,540 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

Birchwood! Year round lake home! Experience true Northwoods lake living on the crystal clear, Birchwood Chain of Lakes, perfectly positioned on recreational Balsam Lake with 116 feet of private shoreline and breathtaking western sunset exposure. Worldclass bass fishing tournament lake and abundant panfish & walley as a bonus! This well-maintained walkout, one-level lake home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with soaring vaulted ceilings that fill the home with natural light and showcase beautiful lake views. The open layout creates a comfortable flow for everyday living and entertaining, while the walkout design provides easy access to the lake and shoreline.Relax and take in peaceful lake views from the 3-season enclosed porch, the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, and watch soaring eagles. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new boiler and AC, along with the added reliability of a whole-home generator for year-round comfort.The property also includes a fully insulated 2.5-car garage, ideal for vehicles, lake toys, and outdoor gear. A spacious side yard offers additional parking for a boat, trailer, or ATV, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Located just minutes from the public boat launch and a short drive—or relaxing boat ride to dinner,drinks on charming Red Cedar Lake or visit Birchwood, where you’ll find local shops, dining, and classic Northwoods small-town charm. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the nearby ATV and recreational trail systems, offering endless four-season adventure right from the area.Whether you're searching for a lakefront getaway, vacation home, or full-time waterfront residence, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, recreation, and stunning sunset views on Balsam Lake.

Listing Details MLS# 7046712

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
116
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1980
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1340
Above Grd Total SqFt
1340
Below Grd Total SqFt
1200
Total SqFt
2540
Total Finished Sqft
2420.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1340
Garage Stalls
2.5
Lot Dimensions
116x173x100x176
Acres
Yes
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Dual; Ductless Amenities Unit: Boat Slip; Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Skylight; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Iron Filter; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full Bath Description: Primary Walk-Thru; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Primary; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cedar; Metal; Other Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Baseboard; Boiler; Hot Water; Radiant; Radiator Internet Options: Fiber Optic Lake Details: Excellent Sand Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Heavy Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Road Frontage: No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets; Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Architectural Shingle; Asphalt Shingles; Pitched Second Unit: Easily Divided Sellers Terms: Adj. Rate/Gr Payment; Cash; Conventional; MHFA/WHEDA; Rural Development; VA Sewer: Private Sewer; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Stories: One Water: Drilled; Private; Well Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic; West; See Remarks

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
575000
ListPrice
575000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
N517
Street Name
Balsam Lake
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Birchwood
County
Washburn
State
WI
Zip Code
54817

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
4746.94
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1340
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1080

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
325
Lake Depth
49
Excellent Sand
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
552
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
10
Section#
34
Township#
37

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
BALSAM LAKE PARK LOT 43 DOC# 383896 TD
Listing City
Birchwood
Map Page
999
Municipality
Birchwood
School District
Birchwood
School District Phone
715-354-3471
DNR Lake ID#
2112800
DNR Lake Classification
Not Applicable
Zip Plus 4
7104
Property ID Number
650102371034515112521000
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
4746.94
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Birchwood! Year round lake home! Experience true Northwoods lake living on the crystal clear, Birchwood Chain of Lakes, perfectly positioned on recreational Balsam Lake with 116 feet of private shoreline and breathtaking western sunset exposure. Worldclass bass fishing tournament lake and abundant panfish & walley as a bonus! This well-maintained walkout, one-level lake home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with soaring vaulted ceilings that fill the home with natural light and showcase beautiful lake views. The open layout creates a comfortable flow for everyday living and entertaining, while the walkout design provides easy access to the lake and shoreline.Relax and take in peaceful lake views from the 3-season enclosed porch, the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, and watch soaring eagles. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new boiler and AC, along with the added reliability of a whole-home generator for year-round comfort.The property also includes a fully insulated 2.5-car garage, ideal for vehicles, lake toys, and outdoor gear. A spacious side yard offers additional parking for a boat, trailer, or ATV, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Located just minutes from the public boat launch and a short drive—or relaxing boat ride to dinner,drinks on charming Red Cedar Lake or visit Birchwood, where you’ll find local shops, dining, and classic Northwoods small-town charm. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the nearby ATV and recreational trail systems, offering endless four-season adventure right from the area.Whether you're searching for a lakefront getaway, vacation home, or full-time waterfront residence, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, recreation, and stunning sunset views on Balsam Lake.
Directions
HWY 48, North on Balsam Lake Rd, 517 on left

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Dual
Yes
Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Boat Slip
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented
Yes
Iron Filter
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes

Bath Description

Primary Walk-Thru
Yes
Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Full Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Cedar
Yes
Metal
Yes
Other
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Boiler
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Radiator
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Enclosed
Yes
Glass Enclosed
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

No Outlet/Dead End
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Township
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Architectural Shingle
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Second Unit

Easily Divided
Yes

Sellers Terms

Adj. Rate/Gr Payment
Yes
Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
MHFA/WHEDA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
West
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Room Information

Bonus Room Dimensions: 10x12 Level: Lower Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 12 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 12 x 20 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 15 Level: Main Foyer Dimensions: 10x14 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 12 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 20 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 12x12 Level: Lower Porch Dimensions: 10 x 25 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11 x 15 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 12 Level: Lower
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026
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