Balsam Lake WI Real Estate

Founded in 1870, the Town of Balsam Lake is named for the large lake of the same name which lies within the borders of the town itself. Owners of Balsam Lake, WI real estate live in an area that contains a village within a town - located within the town of Balsam Lake is a village with the same name. Balsam Lake is the seat of Polk County.

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MLS# 3460464
3460464 $ 800,000
1867 138th St Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2
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MLS# 3528517
3528517 $ 475,000
141 Pleasant Ave Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 3
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MLS# 3477765
3477765 $ 390,000
1266 A Leeland Ln Balsam Lake Twp, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1
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MLS# 3554956
3554956 $ 379,900
1244 Leeland Ln Balsam Lake Twp, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1
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MLS# 3543993
3543993 $ 350,000
1224 Leeland Ln Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1
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MLS# 3554849
3554849 $ 349,900
136 Pinecrest Rd Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2
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MLS# 3528167
3528167 $ 225,000
1825 Kemoh Park Ct Milltown Twp, WI 54858
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2
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MLS# 3566188
3566188 $ 199,900
1957 145th St Milltown Twp, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1
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MLS# 3322636
3322636 $ 164,900
Lot 13 Balsam Lake Birchwood, WI 54817
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Land
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MLS# 3438801
3438801 $ 104,900
701 Pearson Rd Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1
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City Climate and Demographics

  • Balsam Lake has a population of approximately 1,400, while the Village has around 950 people
  • The Village has a larger proportion of senior citizens than the state average, and a lower proportion of children
  • Average summer temperatures range from 59-81 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Average winter temperatures range from 2-20 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Annual average precipitation (including snowfall) of 32 inches
Community and Recreation

With more than 65 miles of shore line and acreage of more than 2,000 Balsam Lake is the largest in Polk County. The lake is well-known for its variety of great recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, sailboating, canoeing and water-skiing. Anglers will enjoy fishing Balsam Lake, with opportunities for large mouth bass, northern pike, panfish and walleye. In the winter months, residents enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Balsam Lake community includes plenty of amenities, too, with stores, parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.

Education

Both the town and village of Balsam Lake is served by the Unity School District, which provides education for children from pre-school through to high school. Opportunities for higher education located nearby are plentiful, with several technical colleges within 45 miles of the town. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is just 40 miles away, while the Twin Cities of Minnesota provide further access to colleges and universities, and residents of Balsam Lake and Polk County in general have a unique opportunity in being able to attend out-of-state schools that are located close to home.

Real Estate

Balsam Lake, WI real estate list prices range from around $90,000 for a single bedroom residence to $250,000 to $350,000 for a three or four bedroom family home. There is plenty of residential property available, as well as both commercial property and vacant land. In the Town, most housing is year-round, while the Village of Balsam Lake includes a larger proportional of seasonal residences.

Homes in Balsam Lake are a mixture of older and contemporary-style housing. Many Balsam Lake homes were built prior to 1950, and many housing units were added between 1970 and 1990, too. Around 10% of Balsam Lake homes were built after 1995.