Vilas County property record for 5243 State Hwy 70 W, Eagle River, WI 54521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.21 acres (139,828 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1626 |
| Primary APN | 14-1626 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 139,828 sqft (3.21 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5243 STATE HIGHWAY 70 W |
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| City | EAGLE RIVER |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54521-9341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRTS NE SE & NW SE |
| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 950502 |
5243 State Hwy 70 W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Vilas County records, as of February 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 636, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-0636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 549297 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5243 STATE HIGHWAY 70 W, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-9341 |
| Document Number | 0000578586 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 578586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5243 STATE HIGHWAY 70 W, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-9341 |
| Document Number | 0000549297 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 549297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTHWOODS TITLE AND CLOSING, NORTHWOODS TITLE & CLOSING |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $489.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5243 W STH 70, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521 |
| Document Number | 0000549298 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 549298 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5243 State Hwy 70 W was $1,479 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Vilas County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vilas County |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Town |
| Unified School District | Northland Pines School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $265,800 Land $136,300 Building $129,500 |
| 2023 | $1,486.00 Homeowner's exemption | $268,200 Land $136,300 Building $131,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5243 State Hwy 70 W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 5, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5243 State Hwy 70 W is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAGLE RIVER WATERWORKS serves 1,530 people · EPA ID WI7640113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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