$494,900

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,460 Sqft

700 E Riverside Avenue, Merrill, WI 54452

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 1 Story
Time on Market: 12 hours
Price per Sqft: $111
Waterfront: Y
Garage: 3 Car
Total Taxes: $4,838
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

Cannot be shown until August 10th A RARE WISCONSIN RIVERFRONT OPPORTUNITY WITH HISTORY, SPACE & CHARACTER! Welcome to this exceptional Wisconsin Riverfront property offering approximately 148 feet of river frontage on a beautiful 2.095-acre lot in the city of Merrill! Rich in history and filled with character, this distinctive property was originally built in 1955 by renowned window manufacturing businessman Harry Hurd and later donated to the Holy Cross Sisters, where it served as a convent for many years. Today, this remarkable property offers approximately 4,460 total finished square feet of living space, combining timeless character, incredible space, and numerous modern updates. This impressive home features approximately 2,348 square feet on the main level which features new vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and dinette along with new carpet throughout much of the home. A huge foyer welcomes you in from the spacious 24x28 attached garage, providing plenty of room for coats, shoes, and everyday storage. The extra-large living room is truly the centerpiece of the home,

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Basement:
  • Walk Out/Outer Door, Finished, Full, Block
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Bath Descriptions: Master Bedroom Bath
Heating/Cooling:
  • Window/wall AC, Hot Water, Baseboard
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Carpet, Vinyl Floors, Tile Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 4,460
  • Lot Sqft Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 3501-5000

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 14x24
Bedroom 2 15x14
Bedroom 3 13x10
Bedroom 4 15x14
Bedroom 5 14x13
Kitchen 15x9
Living Room 18x32

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 1 to 4.99
Exterior:
  • Vinyl, Stone, Steel, Aluminum
Exterior Features:
  • Porch
Garage:
  • Details: 3 Car, Attached, Detached, Opener Included
  • Spaces: 3.0
Roofing:
  • Shingle
Style:
  • Ranch
Water:
  • Body of Water: Wisconsin River
  • Features: River, Waterfrontage on Lot, 101-199 feet
  • Waterfront: Y
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 54452
Street:
  • Direction Prefix: E
  • Name: RIVERSIDE AVENUE
  • Suffix: AVENUE
Tax Year:
  • 2025
Zoning:
  • Residential

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • Highway K to West on E Riverside Ave

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Schools and Neighborhood

Elementary School:
  • Merrill
Middle School:
  • Merrill
High School:
  • Merrill
School District:
  • Merrill
Postal City:
  • Merrill
Municipality:
  • Name: MERRILL
  • Type: City
County:
  • LINCOLN

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 8/5/2026

This Property
Merrill Single Family Home Avg
Lincoln County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$494,900
$312,912
$355,780
Median Price
$249,900
$287,450
Price / Sq Ft
$111
$168
$214
Days on Market
12 hours
65 days
70 days
Total Listings
47
72

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 12 hours
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-08-04 18:45:31
  • MLS Number: 22603749
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_CWBR
  • Listing Office: FIRST WEBER
  • Listing Agent: MIKE SCHLICHTE REALTY GROUP
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