$685,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

1528 Helminski Rd Woodruff, WI 54568

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,413 Sq Ft
1.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$485 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Ramp
  • Private Lot
  • Docks
  • Boat Lift
  • Shops

About This Home

As of May 2025

"A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME-DON'T MISS OUT!" A very well maintained and loved 2-bed, 2 bath home with a Panoramic View of Big Arbor Vitae Lake, included are 2 piers and a covered boat lift. This home also includes a heated 16x7 Attached Sun Porch and a 3-Season 12x16 "She Shed" Don't forget the 30x36 pole building for all your "Up North" toys! Many updates have been made, such as ALL NEW windows in 2011, ALL New Electric done in 2024 and blacktop driveway in 2016. Extra large doors from basement with a carport. A Full Recreation lake and a Fisherman's Haven! This home will not last in today's market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Trapp

SHOREWEST - MANITOWISH WATERS Listed on: 01/28/2025

SHOREWEST - MANITOWISH WATERS

Last Buyer's Agent

Ray Weber

ELIASON REALTY - ST GERMAIN

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,853

Lot Details

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,413 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Lift
  • Boat Ramp
  • Docks
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School
  • Lakeland Union High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Public Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-2754

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,853

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Lakefront
  • Road Frontage Type: Town Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: BIG ARBOR VITAE
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Directions: HWY 51 TO 70E LEFT ON BIG ARBOR VITAE DRIVE.LEFT ON HELMINSKI RD TO 1528 ON RIGHT.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1243.0
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer/Dryer
  • Has Basement: Egress Windows, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Lake Front, Private, Secluded, Views
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Shoreline - Sand, Shoreline - Gravel, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Dock, Out Building(s)
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Other, Storage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: County Septic Maintenance Program - Yes
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Shopping

Schools

  • Elementary School: ON Arbor Vitae-Woodruff
  • High School: ON Lakeland Union

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 63162.0
  • Parcel #: 2-2754
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3853.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Preuss Vernie A
Bought by
Pruess Vernie A and Verine A Preuss Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$733,462
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $685,000 -7.4% $485 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $739,900 -7.4% $524 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $565 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Northwoods MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,853 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2023 $3,810 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2022 $3,341 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2021 $3,665 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2020 $3,759 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2019 $3,646 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2018 $3,578 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2017 $3,554 $353,600 $243,200 $110,400
2016 $3,684 $378,900 $255,400 $123,500
2015 $3,640 $378,900 $255,400 $123,500
2014 $3,709 $378,900 $255,400 $123,500
2013 $3,995 $378,900 $255,400 $123,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Northwoods MLS

MLS Number: 210460

Greater Northwoods MLS

APN: 2-2754