1501 N 5th Ave W, Washburn, WI 54891
Sold by Visions First Realty, Representing Both Seller and Buyer
Wooded Privacy, Right in Town
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,498 sqft | 1.57 Acres | 3-Car Detached Garage
Visions First Realty
Heidi Hicks, REALTOR®
Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland & South Shore Properties
126 W Bayfield St Suite 101, Washburn, WI 54891 | (715) 209-0547 | visionsfirstrealty.com

What Made This Property Different
1.57 Wooded Acres Inside the City of Washburn
This was the combination that almost never comes up: real privacy under heavy tree cover, and city convenience just minutes from downtown Washburn and Lake Superior. The lot is irregular and heavily wooded, giving the home a screened, tucked-back feel while sitting on an in-town parcel with an asphalt driveway, off-street parking, and room for the RV.
Vaulted Ceilings and a Center-Island Kitchen That Opens Up
The kitchen (12' x 17') runs right into the dining and living rooms with no walls in between, anchored by a center island with seating and finished with vaulted ceilings, a full stainless appliance package, and generous counter space. Patio doors off the dining area lead straight out to the deck, so the gathering space extends outdoors in the summer months.

Vaulted ceilings, center island, and patio doors to the deck.
Detached 3-Car Garage with RV Parking and a Bonus Room
The detached three-car garage was set up for someone who actually uses it: RV parking, a garage door opener, and its own bonus room finished as a workshop or man cave with a natural gas heater, wood stove, and built-in cabinets. Year-round project space, separate from the house.
Both Sides of the Sale, One Local Office
Visions First Realty represented both the seller and the buyer on this sale, with Heidi Hicks guiding the transaction from listing to closing. Whether you are selling a Washburn home or looking for one, our local team knows the South Shore market and can help you through every step.
Property Highlights
Main Level
Foyer entry opens to the upper living level: living room (13' x 18'), kitchen (12' x 17') combined with the dining room, and three bedrooms (12' x 10', 11' x 12', and 9' x 13'). The full main-floor bath (8' x 10') includes grab bars. Ceiling fans, drywall interior, and double-glazed vinyl-frame windows with screens throughout.
Lower Level
The finished walk-out-style lower level delivers a massive 14' x 19' bedroom with its own 8' x 11' walk-in closet, a 3/4 bath, laundry with washer and dryer hook-ups, a family and rec room, and a utility room. Egress windows and a full concrete-block foundation. 354 of the home's 1,498 finished square feet sit below grade, with 1,144 above.
Systems & Mechanicals
Natural gas hot water baseboard heat, tankless water heater, window air conditioning, and Xcel Energy service. Private drilled well and private drain-field septic. Appliances included refrigerator, range/stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and dehumidifier.
The Lot & Outdoors
1.57 acres with heavy, high tree coverage on an irregular in-town parcel. Deck off the dining area, gutters and downspouts, asphalt driveway, off-street parking, and RV parking. Vinyl and wood exterior on frame construction, built in 1981. City road frontage, unpaved at the property.
The Fast Facts
| Status | Sold |
| MLS # | 6127339 |
| Represented | Seller and buyer, Visions First Realty |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 bed / 2 bath (1 full, 1 three-quarter) |
| Finished Square Footage | 1,498 total (1,144 above grade, 354 below) |
| Acreage | 1.57 acres, heavy tree coverage |
| Style | Split entry / foyer, bi-level |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Garage | 3-car detached with RV parking and bonus room |
| Heat / Cooling | Natural gas hot water baseboard / window A/C |
| Water / Sewer | Private drilled well / private drain field |
| School District | Washburn (WI) #6027 |
| County / Zoning | Bayfield County / Residential |
About Washburn, Wisconsin
Getting Around:
Downtown Washburn and the Chequamegon Bay waterfront are minutes away. Bayfield and the Apostle Islands ferry landing sit roughly 20 minutes north, Ashland about 15 minutes south, and Duluth and Superior are within a 90-minute drive.
Recreation:
Lake Superior shoreline and the Washburn marina, Mount Ashwabay ski and recreation area, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, area inland lakes and rivers, and the ATV, snowmobile, and hiking trail systems that run across Bayfield County.
Lifestyle:
Small-town Lake Superior living with a working waterfront, a walkable main street, and the Washburn school district. In-town lots that live like the country, like this one, are part of what draws buyers to Washburn year after year.
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Thinking of Selling in Washburn?
Heidi Hicks brought this home from listing to closing. Call or text her to talk about what your property could sell for, or to start your own search on the South Shore.
Call or text (715) 209-0547
Year built and square footage are sourced from assessor records; lot information from Bayfield County GIS. Room dimensions are approximate. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.