$385,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

E13616 Idlewild Rd Merrimac, WI 53561

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,071 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$359 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bonus Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to your Lake Wisconsin retreat! This beautifully remodeled 2-bed, 2-bath cottage is just steps from a lakeside park, offering direct access to kayaking, fishing, & swimming. Tucked into a quiet community, enjoy morning coffee & lake views on your patio. Inside, nearly every inch has been updated in the past 2 years: quartz counters, luxury vinyl plank flooring, carpet, light fixtures, tongue & groove accent walls, & appliances. The versatile bonus room is ideal as a home office, bunk room, or 3rd sleeping area. Fully updated baths. 2 car detached garage has been completely overhauled w/ new siding, windows, electrical, & drywall. A perfect year-round home, investment, or weekend lake getaway, this move-in ready, cozy cottage is the perfect blend of modern updates & lakeside charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Breanne Eckstein

First Weber Inc Brokerage Email: HomeInfo@firstweber.com License #89940-94 Listed on: 07/01/2025

First Weber Inc

Co-Listed By

Sommer Von Behren

First Weber Inc Brokerage Email: HomeInfo@firstweber.com License #49325-94

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Schuster-Zander

NextHome Metro License #111132-94

NextHome Metro

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,874

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Rural Setting

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,874

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Merrimac
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Merrimac
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 1 1/2 story
  • Items Excluded: Sellers' personal property
  • Items Included: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water softener
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Above Grade Price Per Sq Ft: 373.39
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 359.48
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1071
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1071
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16x9, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: U
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Range/Oven
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22x15, On Level: M
  • Other Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Other Room 1: Bonus Room, Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: U
  • Laundry: On Level: M
  • Basement: Partial, Walkout to yard, Crawl space, Sump pump
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or sim. wood floor, Great room, Vaulted ceiling, Washer, Dryer, Water softener inc, Cable available, At Least 1 tub, Internet - Cable
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: None

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Waterview-No frontage, Lake, Water ski lake
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Unpaved
  • Garage: 2 car, Detached
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air, Central air
  • Water Waste: Well, Holding tank

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026-0718-00000
  • Estimated Aces: 0.21
  • Lot Description: Rural-in subdivision
  • Zoning: RES
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Land Assessment: 49000
  • Improvements: 115900
  • Total Assessment: 164900
  • Assessment year: 2024
  • Net Taxes: 1874
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Breunig Rental Properties Llc
Bought by
Christian David and Christian Caroline
Seller's Agent
Breanne Eckstein
First Weber Inc
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Schuster-Zander
NextHome Metro
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.73%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-86.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Delightful Rentals Llc
Bought by
Breunig Rental Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Deanna Ballweg
First Weber Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tonya Archie
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
49

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2022
Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Prescott Catherine M and Prescott Mark A
Bought by
Delightful Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Emily Lins
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Dave Johnson
First Weber, Inc
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.81%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $385,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $385,000 -3.7% $359 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $399,900 +42.8% $373 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Sold $280,000 0.0% $261 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $279,900 +69.6% $261 / Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Sold $165,000 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
10/03/2022 10/03/22 For Sale $165,000 -- $154 / 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 $1,874 $164,900 $49,000 $115,900
2023 $1,926 $164,900 $49,000 $115,900
2022 $1,352 $94,300 $29,000 $65,300
2021 $1,257 $94,300 $29,000 $65,300
2020 $1,212 $94,300 $29,000 $65,300
2019 $1,158 $79,500 $28,000 $51,500
2018 $1,145 $79,500 $28,000 $51,500
2017 $1,141 $79,500 $28,000 $51,500
2016 $1,121 $79,500 $28,000 $51,500
2015 $1,099 $79,500 $28,000 $51,500
2014 $1,462 $96,900 $28,000 $68,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2003512

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 026-0718-00000