$1,660,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

491 River St Merrimac, WI 53561

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,592 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$462 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Pier or Dock
  • Open Floorplan
  • 292 Feet of Waterfront
  • Second Garage
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy peaceful lakefront living with this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering 292 feet of private waterfront and breathtaking sunrise views. Inside the home you will find a spacious layout perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The main level features 4 bedrooms offering water views from each room. Large living room windows flood the home with natural light. The composite deck overlooks the water, creating the ideal space for outdoor dining, relaxing, or enjoying morning coffee while watching the sunrise. Finished lower level includes a seasonal rec room under the 2 car attached garage, great for hosting guests. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal getaway, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and lakefront charm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Elert

RE/MAX Preferred Brokerage Email: scott@scottelert.com License #43011-94 Listed on: 05/23/2025

RE/MAX Preferred

Co-Listed By

Craig Michel

RE/MAX Preferred Brokerage Email: scott@scottelert.com License #75509-94

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Haviland

Stark Company, REALTORS License #57800-90

Stark Company, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,659

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • 292 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Shore Act

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Log Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Driveway Level

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Pile Carpeting

Outdoor Features

  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Boathouse
  • Deck

Schools

  • Call School District Elementary School
  • Sauk Prairie Middle School
  • Sauk Prairie High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Pier or Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,659

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Merrimac
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Merrimac
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 1 story
  • Architecture: Ranch
  • Items Excluded: Lower Level Wine chiller, Basement Refrigerator
  • Items Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, 2 Piers, Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Drink Fridge
  • Year Built: 999
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 606.28
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Open floor plan, First floor bedroom, First floor full bath, Level drive, Low pile or no carpeting
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2738
  • Finished Non Exp Sq Ft: 854
  • Finished Sq Ft: 3592
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14x17, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x16, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x13, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x13, On Level: M
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast bar, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19x20, On Level: M
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: M
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15x33, On Level: L
  • Other Rooms: Three-Season
  • Other Room 1: Three-Season, Dimensions: 25x24, On Level: L
  • Laundry: On Level: M
  • Basement: Partial, Walkout to yard, Partially finished, Crawl space, Sump pump, Poured concrete foundatn
  • Fireplace: Gas, 1 fireplace
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or sim. wood floor, Walk-in closet(s), Vaulted ceiling, Washer, Dryer, Cable available, Internet- Fiber available
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Full, Walk-in Shower, Separate Tub

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Has actual water frontage, Lake, Dock/Pier, Water ski lake, Boat house
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Lake/River: Wisconsin
  • Waterfrontage: 292
  • Exterior: Log, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved, Joint
  • Garage: 1 car, 2 car, Attached, Detached, Additional Garage
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 3

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air, Central air
  • Water Waste: Municipal water, Municipal sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Call School District
  • High School: Sauk Prairie
  • Middle School: Sauk Prairie
  • School District: Sauk Prairie

Lot Info

  • Estimated Aces: 0.49
  • Lot Description: Subject Shoreland Zoning
  • Zoning: RES
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Net Taxes: 10659
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2023
Sold by
Charles A And Ryszarda H Ehemann Living
Bought by
Ehemann Ryszarda H
Current Estimated Value
$1,629,630
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $1,660,000 -2.1% $462 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,695,000 +2.1% $472 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Off Market $1,660,000 -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $472 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central 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 $10,659 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2023 $10,961 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2022 $11,753 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2021 $11,131 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2020 $10,498 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2019 $9,493 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2018 $9,451 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2017 $9,284 $564,000 $272,900 $291,100
2016 $8,103 $447,900 $272,900 $175,000
2015 $6,395 $348,000 $198,000 $150,000
2014 $6,059 $348,000 $198,000 $150,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2000639

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 151-0083-00000