$965,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,528 Sqft

540 Big Bay Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 2 Story
Time on Market: 5 days
Price per Sqft: $632
Lot Size: 456x556x456x551
Waterfront: Y
Total Taxes: $17,099
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of the coast, and a newer dock and staircase leads to your sandy beach. Inside, a large loft offers flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, a home office, or recreation area. Upper-level bedrooms feature private walkout balconies. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Superior can be seen from every room. Set on three separate lots totaling over 8 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. Enjoy easy access to Madeline Island's shops, restaurants, and attractions while savoring the tranquility and serenity of your own private lakeside sanctuary.

Property Details

Interior

Baths:
  • Full Baths: 1
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 1,528
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 1501-1750

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Bedroom 2 13x11
Bedroom 3 13x12
Bedroom 4 13x10
Dining Room 18x10
Kitchen 13x11
Living Room 18x16
Loft 20x12

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 5 to 9.99
Exterior Features:
  • Deck
Lot:
  • Size: 456x556x456x551
Style:
  • Contemporary
Water:
  • Body of Water: Superior
  • Features: Dock/Pier, View of Water, Waterfrontage on Lot, Shore-Beach, Lake, Over 300 feet
  • Waterfront: Y

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 54850
Street:
  • Name: Big Bay Rd
  • Suffix: ROAD
Tax Year:
  • 2025

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • Take a left off the ferry dock and follow Big Bay Rd to fire # 540 about 1 mile.

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Schools and Neighborhood

School District:
  • Bayfield
Postal City:
  • La Pointe
Municipality:
  • Name: LA POINTE
  • Type: City
County:
  • ASHLAND

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 7/1/2026

This Property
La Pointe Single Family Home Avg
Ashland County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$965,000
$727,044
$413,222
Median Price
$584,950
$285,000
Price / Sq Ft
$632
$396
$241
Days on Market
5 days
51 days
64 days
Total Listings
18
81

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 5 days
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-06-30 10:12:15
  • MLS Number: 6126352
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_SAAR
  • Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC- WI
  • Listing Agent: Sally North
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