4437 Old Wells Road, Eau Claire, WI 54703

$679,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,352 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,511 Status: Active
Current Price: $679,000 List Date: 4/24/2026 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the Impossible: A 5-Acre Waterfront Sanctuary in the City Rarely does a property emerge that defies the standard definition of "in-town" living. This is a true "unicorn" estate, offering the rarest of opportunities to secure a 5.04-acre private compound with a total of 219’ of calm Chippewa River frontage. Uniquely shielded by a natural island screen, the water remains tranquil—perfect for paddling, swimming, or docking a pontoon in total seclusion. The Strategy & Options: This estate is designed for those who demand ultimate privacy. The property is offered in three ways to suit your vision: THE FULL COMPOUND ($1,150,000): The crown jewel. Includes the residence on .93 acres, the adjacent .77-acre buildable lot, and the essential 3.34-acre outlot. This massive outlot is the "secret sauce" of the property—it provides the buffer that ensures your sanctuary remains untouched and private forever. Note: The 3.34-acre outlot is exclusive to the full estate purchase. THE R ...

Listing Details MLS# 7058366

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
116
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1990
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1176
Above Grd Total SqFt
1176
Below Grd Total SqFt
1176
Total SqFt
2352
Total Finished Sqft
1526.00
FireplaceYN
No
Lake/Waterfront Name
Chippewa River
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1176
Garage Stalls
5
Lot Dimensions
137x19x322x152x158x116x13x103x583x264x41x47x49
Acres
0.93
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Other Basement: Full Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Vinyl Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Sand Outbuildings: Additional Garage Pool Description: None Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: River

Contract Information

Exclusions
Seller's Personal
Contingency
None
Original List Price
700000
ListPrice
679000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
4437
Street Name
Old Wells
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Eau Claire
County
Eau Claire
State
WI
Zip Code
54703

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
8764
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1176
Finished SqFt Below Ground
350

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
4-10

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
OTHER

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
28x28
Garage Square Feet
784

Office/Member Info

Association
WWRA

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
A PRT OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 AND OF LOT 4 IN SEC 8-27-9 DESC AS FOLL COMM AT A PT 660 FT S OF THE NW COR OF SEC 8-27-9 THC CONT S ON THE W LN OF SAID SEC 8 660 FT TO THE SW COR OF SAID 40 THC E 250 FT ON THE S LN OF SAID 40 THC N 20 DEG 53 MIN E ALG THE CTRLN OF SAID ABANDONED R/W OF THE C M & ST P RAILWAY CO 729 FT TO A PT WHICH IS 660 FT S OF THE N LN OF SAID SEC 8 THC W PRLL TO THE N LN OF SAID SEC 8 532.8 FT M/L TO THE PT OF COMMENCEMENT RESERVING THEREFROM A STRIP OF LAND 25 FT IN WIDT H LYING W OF AND AT R/A TO AND ADJ THE CTRLN OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ABANDONED R/W AND THIS CONVEYANCE OF SAID ABOVE DESC LANDS IS MADE SBJ TO THE EXISTING R/W FOR PUBLIC TRAVEL ON AND ACROSS THE MOST SLY PORTION OF THE TRACT ABOVE DESC AND HEREBY
Listing City
Eau Claire
Map Page
999
Municipality
Eau Claire
School District
Eau Claire Area
School District Phone
715-833-3465
DNR Lake Classification
Not Applicable
Zip Plus 4
1446
Property ID Number
140838
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
8764
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Discover the Impossible: A 5-Acre Waterfront Sanctuary in the City Rarely does a property emerge that defies the standard definition of "in-town" living. This is a true "unicorn" estate, offering the rarest of opportunities to secure a 5.04-acre private compound with a total of 219’ of calm Chippewa River frontage. Uniquely shielded by a natural island screen, the water remains tranquil—perfect for paddling, swimming, or docking a pontoon in total seclusion. The Strategy & Options: This estate is designed for those who demand ultimate privacy. The property is offered in three ways to suit your vision: THE FULL COMPOUND ($1,150,000): The crown jewel. Includes the residence on .93 acres, the adjacent .77-acre buildable lot, and the essential 3.34-acre outlot. This massive outlot is the "secret sauce" of the property—it provides the buffer that ensures your sanctuary remains untouched and private forever. Note: The 3.34-acre outlot is exclusive to the full estate purchase. THE RESIDENCE ($700,000): A low-maintenance ranch-style home on .93 acres with 116’ of frontage. Features a 2-car attached garage PLUS a substantial, heated 3+ car detached shop. Just 10 easy steps lead you to the water’s edge and a flat, manicured yard with a fire pit and hot tub. THE BUILDABLE LOT ($300,000): A prime .77-acre parcel with 103’ of river frontage. Perfect for a secondary residence or to hold as a long-term investment in neighborhood equity. Whether you are looking for comfortable residence with a shop or the "Legacy Land" to create a multi-generational family compound, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. They simply aren't making any more of this.
Directions
312 West, right onto Old Wells Road, NOTE driveway on the left.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake Details

Lake Depth
No
Sand
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

River Front
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

None
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Waterfront View

River
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 11x14 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 14x16 Main
Kitchen 11x13 Main
Living Room 14x17 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 10x12 Main
Bathroom 8x8 Lower
Bonus Room 11x12 Lower
Office 11x12 Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom 11x13 Lower

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Diversified
Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026
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