Washburn Ranch Home with a Fenced Yard and Finished Lower Level
218 E Bayfield St, Washburn, WI 54891
$264,900
Built 1985 | 1,925 +/- Total Finished Sq Ft | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 0.36 Acre Fenced Lot
Visions First Realty
Rick Gruebele, Broker/Owner & REALTOR®
Ashland, Bayfield & Douglas County, WI Real Estate
126 W Bayfield St, Suite 101, Washburn, WI 54891 | (715) 209-5944 | visionsfirstrealty.com

$264,900
1,100 Sq Ft Main Level | 825 Sq Ft Finished Lower Level | 113 x 140 Fenced Lot
Listed by Rick Gruebele, Broker/Owner, Visions First Realty | MLS #6128103
Call to Tour This Home Request a ShowingWhat Makes This Property Special
Room to Roam in the Heart of Washburn
This well-kept 1985 ranch sits on a level, fully fenced 0.36-acre lot close to the Washburn Marina, the ball fields and all the city amenities. Everything you need day to day is on one level, and the finished lower level nearly doubles your living space when you want it.
Single-story living on a big city lot is a combination that does not come up often in Washburn. The house has been well cared for, and the lot gives you room the newer subdivisions cannot match. Sellers prefer a mid-December closing date.
A Galley Kitchen Set Up to Cook In
White cabinetry, generous counter run, and stainless appliances including a gas range. The layout keeps the range, sink and refrigerator in easy reach of each other, with a pass-through to the back hall and a window over the sink. Dishwasher, refrigerator, range and vent hood all stay with the home.

A Fenced Backyard That Actually Gets Used
Full privacy fencing surrounds a level lawn with mature crabapple trees, a brick firepit for fall evenings, and an electrified storage shed. A vehicle-width double gate opens onto the alley, so the boat, trailer or camper can come right into the yard instead of living on the street.
For anyone with dogs, kids or a project that needs somewhere to park, a fully fenced lot with its own gate is the kind of thing that is expensive and slow to add later.

The Finished Lower Level Doubles Your Space
About 825 finished square feet below grade, including a large L-shaped family room, a full bath with a whirlpool tub and adjoining laundry, a 12 x 12 bedroom or bonus room, and a separate mechanical and storage room. Recessed lighting, laminate flooring, and finished walls throughout the family room.
Please note that the lower-level bedroom windows do not meet current egress size requirements per the inspection report. The room works well as an office, guest space or hobby room, and the inspection report is available on request.
The Big-Ticket Items Are Already Done
Roof shingled in 2024. Deck rebuilt in 2022. Water heater replaced in 2025. Newer range and microwave. Natural gas forced-air heat with central air conditioning, a sump pump and drainage system in the basement, and fiber optic internet already at the house.
These are the expensive systems. Having them recently handled is the difference between a house you move into and a house you start spending on. The home has also been pre-inspected, and the inspection report is available upon request, so you can see what a professional found before you write an offer.
- Roof shingled 2024
- Deck rebuilt 2022
- Gas water heater 2025
- Newer range and microwave
- Central air conditioning
- Natural gas forced-air heat
- Fiber optic internet
- City water and sewer
- Sump pump and drainage system
- Full privacy fencing
- Electrified storage shed
- Attached one-car garage
Walk to the Marina, the Ball Fields and Downtown
Washburn packs a marina, a public beach, ball fields, a coffee roaster, restaurants and a K-12 school district into a town you can cross in a few minutes. This lot sits close to all of it, with paved city streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and easy access to State Highway 13.
Bayfield and the Madeline Island ferry are about twenty minutes up the shore. Ashland is about fifteen minutes the other direction. Explore more Bayfield County real estate.
Property Highlights
1,925 +/- Total Finished Square Feet
Ranch/rambler with 1,100 square feet above grade and 825 finished below. Main level holds the living room (16 x 13), a dining room (10 x 12) with patio door to the deck, the kitchen (10 x 17), the primary bedroom (15 x 11) with walk-in closet, and a second bedroom (12 x 10). The lower level adds the L-shaped family room, a 12 x 12 bedroom or bonus room, the full bath and laundry, and an 11 x 14 mechanical and storage room.
Two Baths, Including a Whirlpool Tub
A remodeled three-quarter bath on the main floor with a glass-door shower, new vanity and updated fixtures. A full bath on the lower level with a whirlpool tub, tile surround, and the GE washer and dryer right alongside, so laundry and the bath share one well-lit space.
Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking and Alley Access
Attached one-car garage with interior access to the house, plus an asphalt driveway with off-street parking. The alley behind the property gives a second way in, and the double gate is wide enough for a vehicle or trailer to pull into the fenced yard.
Financing, Taxes and Terms
Cash, conventional, FHA, USDA, VA and WHEDA financing considered. 2025 taxes were $3,180.58. Parcel 04-291-2-49-04-32-4, City of Washburn, Bayfield County, zoned residential. Washburn School District #6027. Possession at close of escrow, and sellers prefer a mid-December closing date. Preapproval is required with offers.
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About Washburn
The Setting:
Washburn sits on the west shore of Chequamegon Bay, with Lake Superior at the end of the street and the Bayfield Peninsula rising behind town. The marina, the city beach, Thompson's West End Park and the Washburn Ore Dock overlook are all a short drive or a good walk from this lot.
Who Lives Here:
Year-round families, a K-12 school district that keeps the town anchored, tradespeople and remote workers taking advantage of fiber, and a steady summer population drawn to the water. Washburn holds onto its working-town character in a way the more tourist-driven communities nearby have not.
Nearby:
Bayfield and the Madeline Island ferry (about 20 minutes), Ashland (about 15 minutes), Cornucopia (about 40 minutes), Duluth and Superior (about 75 minutes). Apostle Islands National Lakeshore access via Bayfield, with the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to the south.
Why It Matters:
Single-level homes on large fenced lots inside the city limits trade infrequently here. Add a finished lower level, an attached garage and alley access, and the combination gets harder still to find at this price point.
Information herein is compiled from multiple sources, including the seller, inspection report, town and county assessor, and Bayfield County GIS. Not warranted or guaranteed. Square footage, lot dimensions and acreage are approximate. Basement bedroom windows do not meet proper egress size requirements per inspection. Inspection report available upon request. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all data material to their decision.
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