Cheap Land in Wisconsin near the Wisconsin River
Owner Financing Available!
Outdoor enthusiasts will love their new life here at the end of Briar Lane, where you’re just a short 8-minute hike through government forest to the Wisconsin River, and enjoy all the kayaking, fishing, and swimming you’ll ever want. Own the summer!
- 8 minute walk to the Wisconsin River!
- Borders Government Forest Land
- Perfect Seclusion at End of Road
- Unique to the Market!
- Very Buildable: Flat, No Floodplain
- Priced to Sell Today!
PROPERTY: Nestled at the serene end of Briar Lane, this 2.99-acre property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenience, making it the perfect spot for those dreaming of a residential and recreational haven. With a partially cleared landscape adorned by mature woodlands, it boasts 48 feet of frontage at the road, ensuring easy access yet excellent privacy. Its flat terrain has no floodplain encroachments or deed restrictions, so it provides an ideal canvas for building your dream home, underscored by a welcoming R2 zoning that allows a wide spectrum of uses, including some commercial endeavors. The property is pre-equipped with a couple old campers, some sheds, and power along the road. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundant wildlife and proximity to the Wisconsin River, accessible via 8-minute walk across government forest (which also ensures no future development to the south). The peaceful neighborhood guarantees a safe and tranquil living environment, further sweetened by low taxes and the absence of an HOA. For everyday essentials and grocery shopping, Lone Rock’s Dollar General offers the nearest convenience just 7 mins down the road, ensuring residents are never far from what they need. Those looking for a wider range of shopping options, including a Walmart, will find what they need at the county seat of Richland Center about 15 minutes north. Whether you’re drawn to the potential for outdoor adventure, the promise of a peaceful retreat, or the allure of building your dream home in a location surrounded by nature yet close to essential amenities, this property stands as a beacon of opportunity, priced to sell and ready for its new owners.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
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- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 34095 Briar Ln, Lone Rock, WI 53556
- SIZE: 2.99 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 43.206094, -90.268157
- PARCEL #: 006-3333-4700
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Franlach Forests Lot 7, Block 4, Richland County, Wisconsin
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: download here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: none (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SW corner, 48′ SE (along road) x 587′ E x 156′ N x 434′ W x 389′ SW to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none, no wetlands
- ELEVATION: 722 feet
- TERRAIN: generally flat
- CONDITION: partially cleared, used campers, mostly wooded
- ACCESS: 48 feet of direct frontage on Briar Lane, a public paved/gravel road
- POWER: available on next door neighbor’s lot the west, along Briar Lane
- WATER: well would need to be installed
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions to non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $494.34 in 2022
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: R2 – Multi Family Residential
- 1-2 residences per lot, including garages
- minimum home size = 900 sf
- setbacks: 12′ from front, 10′ from side, 20′ from rear
- some commercial uses OK (clubs, day care, clinics, etc)
- see full zoning regulations here
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Lone Rock (Elementary) – River Valley (Middle School) – River Valley (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Lone Rock < Madison < Milwaukee
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Tri County Regional (8 mins), Dane County Regional (1 hr 7 mins), Milwaukee International (2 hr 20 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Treasurer (608) 647-3658
- Register of Deeds (608) 647-3011
- Clerk (608) 647-2197
- Planning & Zoning (608) 647-2447
- Real Property Lister (608) 647-3334
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 43.206094, -90.268157
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the region, the area boasts exceptional recreational opportunities including the tranquil waters and scenic vistas of the Wisconsin River (Muscoda Access), the unique desert-like landscape of Spring Green Preserve, and the historic and architectural marvel of Taliesin, offering a diverse range of activities from kayaking and bird watching to exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy. For everyday essentials and grocery shopping, Lone Rock’s Dollar General offers the nearest convenience, ensuring residents are never far from what they need. Those looking for a wider range of shopping options, including a Walmart, will find everything at Richland Center, the nearest city that also serves as a hub for additional services and amenities. Meanwhile, Madison stands as the nearest major city and home to elite college sports action with the Wisconsin Badgers. Routinely ranked as one of the country’s best mid-sized cities, Madison offers a vibrant urban experience with its rich cultural scene, extensive retail options, and diverse culinary delights, all contributing to a well-rounded lifestyle for the area’s residents.
NEARBY – Gotham Jack Pine Barrens State Natural Area (3 mins), Smith Slough & Sand Prairie State Natural Area (7 mins), Wisconsin River Muscoda Access (14 mins), Spring Green Preserve (14 mins), Avoca Lakeside Park & Campground (19 mins), Taliesin (19 mins), Avoca Prairie and Savanna State Natural Area (20 mins), Eagle Cave (22 mins), The House on the Rock (25 mins), Governor Dodge State Park (25 mins), and more!
LONE ROCK (7 mins, nearest grocery store – Dollar General)
RICHLAND CENTER (16 mins, nearest Walmart & nearest city)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, ET Foods, Bender’s Foods, Hometown Supermarket, Quillins, Piggly Wiggly, KWIK TRIP, and many more.
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC, Subway, Pizza Hut, Dunkin, Dairy Queen, and many more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Richland County Clinical Services, Richland Hospital, Homeward Bound, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Richland County History Room, Red Door Gallery, Albert D German Warehouse, Galaxie Skate Center, Richland Country Club, Wedgewood Park, and more.
MADISON (1 hr 8 mins, nearest major city, home of the Wisconsin Badgers)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Stop N Shop, 7-Eleven, Trader Joe’s, Pick ‘n Save, Capitol Centre Market, Target, Fresh Madison Market, CVS and many more.
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, Subway, Chipotle, Potbelly, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Wendys, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, American Community Medical Center, Wingra Family Medical Center, UW Health 1 S Park St Medical Center, SSM Health Dean Medical Group, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – University of Wisconsin Badgers, Chazen Museum of Art, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison Children’s Museum, Vilas (Henry) Park, Nakoma Golf Club, and more.
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Purchase Price = $82,400
- Down Payment = $16,480
- Monthly Payment = $1,286.35
- Term = 72 months
If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for financing will come from a local bank or credit union, such as Royal Bank, who is one of the best local land lenders in the area, and they require as 30% down up to a 20-year term, with interest rates as low as 8%, with no pre-payoff penalties. You can contact Stephanie Woods by phone at (608) 462-8401. They serve all of Wisconsin.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For-Sale-By-Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a Realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, build-ability, and approved/allowable use-age for the property. We are happy to help however we can.