$180,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

408 W Messenger St Rice Lake, WI 54868

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$114 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

About This Home

As of June 2025

Step into comfort and charm with this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath in the heart of Rice Lake. Built in 1945, this home blends classic character with modern updates, including a brand new roof (October 2024) for piece of mind. Nestled in a convenient location close to schools, shopping, and dining, this home is your opportunity to own a piece of Rice Lake Charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chasity Pike

Keller Williams Realty Diversified~Chetek Brokerage Phone: 715-924-4806 License #98161-94 Listed on: 04/03/2025

Keller Williams Realty Diversified~Chetek

Co-Listed By

John Flor

Keller Williams Realty Diversified~Chetek Brokerage Phone: 715-924-4806 License #50595-90

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Dallmann

Real Estate Solutions License #84245-94

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Sellers Personal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 276243804000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,578

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: West on Knapp St to Wisconsin Ave, Left on Wisconsin Ave to W Messenger St, Left on Messenger St to house on the Right.
  • Lot Size: 0 x 0 x
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4949KWC
  • Co List Office Phone: 715-924-4806
  • Attribution Contact: 715-924-4806
  • Co List Office Phone: 715-924-4806
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1574.0
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1574.0
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 512.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Sellers Personal
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Rice Lake Area

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 276243804000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2578.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2021
Sold by
J. Metzger Peter
Bought by
Metzger Rachel D
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $97,400 Tm Title Services, Inc.
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $180,000 -2.7% $114 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Price Changed $184,900 -4.1% $117 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $192,900 -2.5% $123 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $197,900 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwestern Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

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 $2,579 $151,600 $14,500 $137,100
2023 $2,307 $151,600 $14,500 $137,100
2022 $1,812 $99,100 $13,000 $86,100
2021 $2,148 $99,100 $13,000 $86,100
2020 $1,907 $87,700 $11,900 $75,800
2019 $1,813 $87,700 $11,900 $75,800
2018 $1,817 $87,700 $11,900 $75,800
2017 $1,756 $87,700 $11,900 $75,800
2016 $1,858 $85,900 $11,900 $74,000
2015 $1,866 $85,900 $11,900 $74,000
2014 $1,852 $85,900 $11,900 $74,000
2013 $1,800 $85,900 $11,900 $74,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwestern Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 1590114

Northwestern Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 276-2438-04-000