$175,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2025

518 8th Ave Shell Lake, WI 54871

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shed
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to a charming home nestled in the heart of Shell Lake, offering both comfort and convenience. With two beds and one full bath on a large, fenced-in corner lot, the home offers comfortable living for small families, couples, or singles. Sip your morning coffee or unwind in the evening with a good book in the beautiful four-season room. This space is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying a quiet, cozy afternoon. The full, unfinished basement offers potential to add a rec room, home gym, or additional living space. The generous lot size provides ample room for gardening, summer barbecues, or a playground for the kids, a perfect blend of utility and leisure. Minutes away from the PreK-12 school, and a few blocks from the heart of Shell Lake, this house is ideally located to take advantage of local amenities and attractions, including the beautiful Shell Lake beach. Whether it's a picnic, a stroll, or watching community activities, there is something here for everyone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wisconsin Lakes Team Katie Folstad

Coldwell Banker Realty~Spooner Brokerage Phone: 715-635-2000 License #83803-94 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave McNulty

Coldwell Banker Realty~Shell Lake License #55463-90

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Sellers Personal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 652822381326515240810500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,157

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: In Shell Lake; County Hwy B (6th Avenue) West 0.7 miles to right turn onto 8th Avenue, property is immediately on right. Corner of B and 8th Ave.
  • Lot Size: 132 x 99 x
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Attribution Contact: 715-635-2000
  • Co List Office Phone: 715-635-2000
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1050.0
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1050.0
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1050.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Slab
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Sellers Personal
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, 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

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Shell Lake

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 652822381326515240810500
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1156.71

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Kilen Diane W
Bought by
Kilen James E
Current Estimated Value
$183,255

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
May 14, 2014
Sold by
Richter Ann M
Bought by
Kilen James E and Kilen Diane W
Seller's Agent
Jeri Bitney
Coldwell Banker Realty~Spooner
Buyer's Agent
Jeri Bitney
Coldwell Banker Realty~Spooner
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-6.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2012
Sold by
Tichter Ann M and Farkas Mary F
Bought by
Tichter Ann M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Survivorship Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $70,000 --
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $175,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $175,000 +150.0% $167 / Sq Ft
04/14/2014 04/14/14 Sold $70,000 -6.5% $61 / Sq Ft
04/14/2014 04/14/14 For Sale $74,900 -- $66 / 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 $1,444 $122,000 $14,000 $108,000
2023 $1,742 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2022 $1,560 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2021 $1,442 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2020 $1,486 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2019 $1,358 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2018 $1,323 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2017 $1,275 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2016 $1,257 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2015 $1,246 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2014 $128 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
2012 $1,374 $72,500 $7,000 $65,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwestern Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 1588523

Northwestern Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 65-282-2-38-13-26-5 15-240-810500