




230 Vista Ln, Pickerel, WI, 54465
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.
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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
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Listed for sale | $4,490,000 |
| 2026-01-10 | Listing removed | $5,200,000 |
| 2025-12-22 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000 |
| 2025-12-21 | Listing removed | $5,200,000 |
| 2025-07-11 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000 |
| 2005-10-05 | Sold | $2,000,000 |
