Discover a rare Northwoods property offering approximately 1,650 feet of Iron River frontage, just minutes from Iron River, WI. Whether you?re searching for exceptional hunting land, a recreational retreat, or a future home or cabin site, this 39.5-acre parcel offers an outstanding combination of woods, water, wildlife, and year-round recreation. About five acres of high ground and a scenic bluff provide an attractive, private building site while preserving the surrounding property's natural beauty. The diverse woodland includes mature birch, oak, maple, ash, white pine, red pine, and spruce. Wildlife is abundant, with whitetail deer, turkey, grouse, ducks, and other native species frequently found throughout the acreage. The Class A Iron River is known for brook and brown trout fishing and also provides a peaceful setting for canoeing and kayaking. Spend evenings around the campfire beneath the stars and wake to quiet mornings surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Northwoods. In winter, nearby snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails offer miles of recreational riding. The property is also conveniently located near Lake Superior, Quarry Beach, Big Pete Beach, Twin Falls Park, the Port Wing Boreal Forest, trout streams, and miles of maintained recreational trails. Whether you plan to hunt, fish, paddle, hike, ride, build, or enjoy Northern Wisconsin's privacy, this property offers exceptional recreational potential. The Seller has an easement from Thorpe Rd to the property, but it ends there. No access from neighboring properties goes through this property. Electric service is available at the property; Norvado service (fiber optic internet) will be available at Thorpe Rd.
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Schools
K - 12
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Iron River Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Northwestern Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.2mi
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Northwestern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.6mi
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Waterfront on the Iron River
Pond
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River
300+ feet of water frontage
Low, high, level, and rolling or hilly terrain
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Vacant land
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Sale and tax history for XXXX Whitetail Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SAAR #6128090
Sep 21, 2026
Listed
$120,000
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6108068
Jun 30, 2023
Sold
$95,000
May 16, 2023
Listed
$99,000
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Unique one of kind property with breathtaking views. Pictures may speak a thousand words, but nothing will compare to looking around and enjoying the incredible views of the valleys and hills with a serene feeling, smelling the fresh air and listening to wildlife around you. Secluded area provides diversity in habitat, attracting all kinds of wildlife (big whitetail deer, turkey, duck & grouse. ) One tree stand is included on this property to view wildlife or hunt. This parcel has a mixture of mature Birch, Oaks, Maples, Ash, White Pines, Red Pine, and Spruce. An excellent building site (power at the road) and sandy soil for a conventional septic system. You can open up to 5 acres of high land build your dream home perched on a hill. Hire a logger to cut the trees and sell them to prep the land before you build. Quaint small town that provideds everything you need. Only five minutes from thousands of acres of public land. Enjoy snowmobiles/ ATVs on several miles of maintained trails from your driveway. Or, only a few miles to Iron Lake Rd, you can canoe/kayak for a quarter of a mile on Iron River. So much fun for your family to do in this area in the summer and in the winter. The taxes are approximate $500 a year, to be determined at closing. Certified Survey will be provided from the Seller at closing.
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
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Iron River, WI • 54847
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Very good sunlight
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Iron River. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.