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78 161st Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026

$685,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,320 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 156,816 Status: Active

Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away on the tranquil shores of "Magic Lake" in Star Prairie, just minutes north of New Richmond, Wisconsin, this authentic log home retreat offers a rare blend of rustic charm and refined comfort. Surrounded by serene natural beauty and thoughtfully designed landscaping, the property invites you to slow down and savor lakefront living at its finest. Crafted with timeless character, the home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 well-appointed bathrooms, providing ample room for both relaxation and entertaining. Warm wood tones, natural textures and inviting living spaces create an atmosphere that feels both cozy and elevated. Just off the kitchen, a bright and inviting four-season sunroom offers the perfect space to enjoy panoramic views year-round. Whether just taking in the stillness over breakfast or experiencing all that 270 degrees of natural light offers, the versatile space seamlessly brings the outdoors in while providing comfort in every season. A standout feature of the p ... (Read more) Tucked away on the tranquil shores of "Magic Lake" in Star Prairie, just minutes north of New Richmond, Wisconsin, this authentic log home retreat offers a rare blend of rustic charm and refined comfort. Surrounded by serene natural beauty and thoughtfully designed landscaping, the property invites you to slow down and savor lakefront living at its finest. Crafted with timeless character, the home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 well-appointed bathrooms, providing ample room for both relaxation and entertaining. Warm wood tones, natural textures and inviting living spaces create an atmosphere that feels both cozy and elevated. Just off the kitchen, a bright and inviting four-season sunroom offers the perfect space to enjoy panoramic views year-round. Whether just taking in the stillness over breakfast or experiencing all that 270 degrees of natural light offers, the versatile space seamlessly brings the outdoors in while providing comfort in every season. A standout feature of the property is the expansive wraparound front porch -- perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. From here, enjoy uninterrupted views of the lake, where graceful swans and abundant wildlife create a picturesque, ever-changing backdrop. The property also includes a detached outbuilding offering versatile space for a garage, workshop or additional storage -- ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists alike. With 388 feet of private lake frontage, (don't miss out on the Shoreline walk!) you'll have direct access to the water's edge, making it easy to enjoy kayaking, fishing or quiet reflection by the shore. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a weekend escape, this one-of-a-kind log home delivers a lifestyle defined by nature, privacy and timeless beauty. Experience the magic of lakeside living -- if having a beautiful log home on 3.64 acres in the country is what you are looking for, this could be it, and only 45 minutes from downtown St. Paul.

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Listing Details MLS# 7082094

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 388
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 2005
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 970
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1645
Below Grd Total SqFt: 675
Total SqFt: 2320
Total Finished Sqft: 2219.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Unnamed Lake
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 700
Power Company: Other
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 3.6
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Iron Filter; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Drain Tiled; Full Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Basement Construction Materials: Concrete; Log Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Log; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Loft; Lower Level Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Wood Burning Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air; Wood Stove Internet Options: Fiber Optic Lake Details: Excellent Sand Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Lower Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Pole Building Pool Description: Above Ground Property Subtype: Acreage; Log Home Road Frontage: County Road; Cul De Sac; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Stories: Two Water: Well Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 700000
ListPrice: 685000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 78
Street Name: 161st
Street Suffix: Street
Postal City: Star Prairie
County: Polk
State: WI
Zip Code: 54026
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Magic Lake-County Of

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 5648
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 26 x 27
Drain Tiled: Yes
Full: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1645
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 574

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 10-15

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 26 x 35
Garage Square Feet: 910

Public Survey Info

Range#: 17W
Section#: 32
Township#: 32N

Office/Member Info

Association: WWRA

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 5 COUNTY PLAT OF MAGIC LAKE
Listing City: Star Prairie
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Star Prairie
School District: Amery
School District Phone: 715-268-0272
Zip Plus 4: 5314
Property ID Number: 002022670500
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 5648
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Tucked away on the tranquil shores of "Magic Lake" in Star Prairie, just minutes north of New Richmond, Wisconsin, this authentic log home retreat offers a rare blend of rustic charm and refined comfort. Surrounded by serene natural beauty and thoughtfully designed landscaping, the property invites you to slow down and savor lakefront living at its finest. Crafted with timeless character, the home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 well-appointed bathrooms, providing ample room for both relaxation and entertaining. Warm wood tones, natural textures and inviting living spaces create an atmosphere that feels both cozy and elevated. Just off the kitchen, a bright and inviting four-season sunroom offers the perfect space to enjoy panoramic views year-round. Whether just taking in the stillness over breakfast or experiencing all that 270 degrees of natural light offers, the versatile space seamlessly brings the outdoors in while providing comfort in every season. A standout feature of the property is the expansive wraparound front porch -- perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. From here, enjoy uninterrupted views of the lake, where graceful swans and abundant wildlife create a picturesque, ever-changing backdrop. The property also includes a detached outbuilding offering versatile space for a garage, workshop or additional storage -- ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists alike. With 388 feet of private lake frontage, (don't miss out on the Shoreline walk!) you'll have direct access to the water's edge, making it easy to enjoy kayaking, fishing or quiet reflection by the shore. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a weekend escape, this one-of-a-kind log home delivers a lifestyle defined by nature, privacy and timeless beauty. Experience the magic of lakeside living -- if having a beautiful log home on 3.64 acres in the country is what you are looking for, this could be it, and only 45 minutes from downtown St. Paul.
Directions: Hwy 65 N to Star Prairie. Cty Rd H east to 150th, N (turns into) 170th. N to 161st. North to home.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Iron Filter: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete: Yes
Log: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Log: Yes
Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Loft: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic: Yes

Lake Details

Excellent Sand: Yes
Lake Depth: No

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Lock Box Type

Supra: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Pole Building: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Pool Description

Above Ground: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes
Log Home: Yes

Road Frontage

County Road: Yes
Cul De Sac: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes
Panoramic: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	8 x 10	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	17 x 14	Lower
Kitchen	14 x 10	Main
Living Room	14 x 12	Main
Office	8 x 8	Upper
Patio	10 x 40	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12 x 21	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10 x 11	Upper

Documents

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Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026

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