Listed by Stephanie Kohl • Real Broker LLC (Pref: 608-345-1461).

For sale

$885,000

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Land

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12.13

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12 Wooded Acres Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528

About this home

Rare opportunity to own 12 secluded, wooded acres in the Town of Cross Plains! Surrounded by mature hardwoods and towering oaks, this exceptional estate parcel offers incredible privacy and peaceful setting for your dream home. Major groundwork and expense have already been completed, including combining two parcels and constructing an extensive gravel driveway, with final segment open for flexible home placement. Sellers completed extensive architectural planning, demonstrating the property?s potential for a substantial single-level home, optional walkout LL, offering design flexibility and seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. Perc test and CSM complete. Across from Observatory Woods State Natural Area and within the highly sought after Middleton-CP School District. Enjoy the tranquility of a standalone rural parcel while remaining conveniently close to Madison. A truly special opportunity to create a private estate surrounded by nature without sacrificing convenience.

Vacant landProperty Type

12.13 acresLot Size

$72,960Price/Acres

Listed by Stephanie Kohl • Real Broker LLC

Contact: Pref: 608-345-1461

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 11:21am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

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$5,083 per month

Principal and interest$4,830

Property taxes

$91

HOA dues

Home insurance

$162

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wisconsin Heights Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.2mi

9/10

Wisconsin Heights Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi

8/10

Wisconsin Heights High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi

10/10

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Property details

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Exterior features
Level and sloping terrain
Wooded property
Exposed lower level possible
Cannot be divided

Home design
Vacant land (no structures)
Zoned RR-8

Construction
12.13 acres

Utilities
Electricity available
Telephone available
Cable available
Well required (no water present)
Private septic required (no waste disposal system)

Sale and tax history for 12 Wooded Acres Observatory Rd

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Vacant Land

County

Dane County

APN

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Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.

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Redfin Estimate for 12 Wooded Acres Observatory Rd

$875,851

$9,149 under list price of $885K

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