5/1 c.1900 Wisconsin Handyman Special - Interior Not Bad For $55K

OHU50K Notes $55,000

c.1900 Wisconsin Handyman Special – Interior Not Bad. You think for the price and the look of the exterior that this home would be a wreck, but surprisingly it exceeds expectations.

Yard featured at N14069 Flambeau Ave, Fifield, WI, 54524

Realtor Comments

(367/DW) Conveniently located on the corner of Hwy 13 and Hwy 70 is this 5-bedroom 1-bath fixer upper. This 2-story home has potential but needs work. There is a small porch on the back. The kitchen has oak cabinets. Off the kitchen is a full bath and a small room suitable for utility hookups. The living room has a split stone fireplace. Dining room features wood floors and built-in corner hutches. Two bedrooms complete the first floor. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms with wood floors, a walk-through sitting room and a walk-in attic area. Partial basement accessible from front porch area. There is a one-car detached garage. City water and sewer. All this is situated on 3 lots, zoned commercial, offering plenty of room. $55,000. 2025 taxes: $2,294. (Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 21 of the Fifield Plat. 7-39N-1E)

5 beds
1 bath
0.52 acre lot
Build date 1900

Exterior featured at N14069 Flambeau Ave, Fifield, WI, 54524

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N14069 Flambeau Ave, Fifield, WI 54524 $55,000

Contact Realtor: Debbie Weinberger
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Yard featured at N14069 Flambeau Ave, Fifield, WI, 54524

Pros

Outdoor Paradise: Fifield is considered the gateway to the 90,000-acre Flambeau River State Forest. It has more public land per capita than anywhere else in the county, providing endless access to ATV/snowmobile trail systems, kayaking, hunting, and fishing on the Pike Lake Chain of Lakes.
Highly Affordable Real Estate: The housing market is exceptionally budget-friendly. The median home value hovers between $157,500 and $204,500, with ultra-low median rent prices well below the national average.
Rich Local Heritage & Folk Art: The town boasts unique cultural landmarks, most notably Fred Smith’s Wisconsin Concrete Park (featuring over 200 folk-art concrete sculptures), the historic 1896 Round Lake Logging Dam, and the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge.
Safe, Tight-Knit Atmosphere: The community has a comforting, classic “small-town” vibe with a low total volume of crime, making it a peaceful environment popular with families and retirees.

Cons

Severe, Prolonged Winters: Like much of northern Wisconsin, winter weather is harsh, dragging heavily into spring. You will have to deal with intense, frequent snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that require significant seasonal maintenance.
Lack of Economic Diversity & Amenities: The local economy relies heavily on manufacturing, labor, and seasonal tourism. There are very few major employers, no chain stores, and minimal local healthcare facilities. Most shopping and medical trips require driving to neighboring Park Falls or Phillips.
Virtually No Nightlife or Commercial Entertainment: Beyond classic Northwoods supper clubs and local sports taverns (such as Musky Jack’s or Louie’s Landing), there is no conventional nightlife, shopping centers, or varied culinary options.
Spotty Connectivity: Due to the dense forests and remote geographic location, cell phone service and high-speed internet access can be non-existent or unreliable in certain pockets of the township.

Yard featured at N14069 Flambeau Ave, Fifield, WI, 54524