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230 Vista Ln, Pickerel, WI, 54465

9beds
4baths
8,640sqft
$4,490,000
$520price/sqft
$32,926/moest. monthly cost
$1,317,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own a Northwoods legacy property on 1272-acre Pickerel Lake in Forest County. Locally known as the Buena Vista this stunning full log home is on over 70 wooded acres with beautiful topography and trails throughout. This 8640 square foot home was expertly crafted using a full scribe building method where each log is hand-carved to fit perfectly onto the exact contours of the log beneath it. This traditional construction style offers a warm and cozy feeling for gatherings large and small. The home has been expertly maintained and updated since its construction in 1996. The well-planned design includes large living, family and game rooms offering multiple places to gather, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A large efficient kitchen makes meal prep a breeze for a full dining room or a few people in the breakfast nook. Nine bedrooms throughout the three levels offer plenty of sleeping space for your family and guests. There are four baths with two large baths that accommodate multiple users with privacy. The home, open deck and screen porch offer tremendous lake views with daily eagle and loon sightings. A sand beach with a large dock, great fishing, watersports and volleyball area is just a short walk from the home. The acreage is tremendous and well wooded, offering great hunting, trails for hiking or riding and 3150 feet of lakefront. The property includes an island that offers an additional 1030 feet of shoreline and a very unique penninsula. Pickerel Lake is great for fishing and watersports and also offers small craft access to 355-acre Crane Lake for more fishing and fun. The local area has excellent snowmobiling/UTV trails, golf, skiing, Wolf River rafting and thousands of acres of public land to enjoy. Many, many lakes and rivers along with several great Northwoods restaurants, are close by for your enjoyment. Pictures are terrific but getting your feet on the ground is a must for a property this rare and fascinating.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
8
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Crandon Elementary SchoolGrades PK-513.0 mi
2/10
Crandon Middle SchoolGrades 6-813.0 mi
2/10
Crandon High SchoolGrades 9-1213.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1996

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Log

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Double Oven,Dryer,Propane Water Heater,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access

Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Bathroom

  • Level: First

Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Bedroom

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 13x13

Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 14x11

Bedroom

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 14x12

Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12x11

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 17x16

Bedroom

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 14x10

Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13x12

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 17x13

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 28x26

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x10

Features

  • Wet Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),High Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 2,940
  • Finished area above ground: 5,700

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Hot Water,Propane,Radiant Floor
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 8,640
  • Total interior livable area: 8,640 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 16x12

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 28x24

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 02202250, 251, 248
  • Zoning description: Commercial

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Open
  • Exterior features: Dock,Landscaping
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand,Shoreline - Fisherman/Weeds,Shoreline - Gravel,Shoreline - Rocky,Lake Front
  • Waterbody name: PICKEREL
  • Frontage type: Lakefront
  • Frontage length: 3150,3150

Lot

  • Lot size: 71.45 Acres
  • Features: Dead End,Island,Lake Front,Private,Rural Lot,Secluded,Views,Wooded

Parking

  • Parking features: Attached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $22,703$272,436
Home Insurance *$4,514$54,168
Property Taxes $4,898$58,776
Electricity $811$9,742
Total$32,926$395,112
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,128,891/yr
40% on housing$987,780/yr
45% on housing$878,026/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 5,246Commercial: 198
Total Premiums$4.55M
Total Exposure$860.28M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.4%
5.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.0%
-3.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$520This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 54465$445
Forest County$173

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 54465
Forest County$125

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-26Listed for sale$4,490,000
2026-01-10Listing removed$5,200,000
2025-12-22Listed for sale$5,200,000
2025-12-21Listing removed$5,200,000
2025-07-11Listed for sale$5,200,000
2005-10-05Sold$2,000,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDARRELL MCDOUGAL
BrokerageEXP REALTY, LLC

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