Embrace the peaceful beauty of this 15-acre slice of Northwoods paradise, featuring 150 feet of frontage on the crystal-clear waters of Lac Vieux Desert Lake. A mix of high ground and towering mature trees makes this property the perfect setting for your dream home or vacation getaway. With a drilled well, electric on-site, a perc test, and a staked future building site, much of the groundwork is already done. A spacious 36x48 metal pole building is ideal for storing all your outdoor gear, and the included camper means you're closer to enjoying the property right away. Bordering State DNR land to the north, you'll have unmatched privacy and access to untouched wilderness. Whether you're into fishing, paddling, hunting, or just soaking up nature, this is your gateway to the ultimate Northwoods lifestyle.
Vacant landProperty Type
15.72 acresLot Size
$34,174Price/Acres
Listed by JULIE WINTER-PAEZ (JWP GROUP)• RE/MAX PROPERTY PROS
Bought with JULIE WINTER-PAEZ (JWP GROUP)• RE/MAX PROPERTY PROS
Rare opportunity to own 10.6 acres with 150' of frontage on beautiful Lac Vieux Desert! Gorgeous trees and great topography to the lake make this an ideal property for your new Northwoods getaway. Located on the southeast corner of the lake at the top of Wisconsin! Access this land from the blacktop town road to a driveway that the sellers have spent more than $20,000 on so all you need are your building plans! The boat landing is next door so putting in your boat is a cinch. Make this property your piece of the Northwoods whether maple syruping in the sugar shack, picking apples from your 12 apple trees or fishing for your trophy on this 4000+ acre lake. Come walk this piece today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,649 (+7.3%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2024
$2,469 (+2.0%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2023
$2,421 (+54.4%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2022
$1,567 (+2.4%)
$145,000
2021
$1,530 (−3.1%)
$145,000
2020
$1,579 (−1.8%)
$145,000
2019
$1,609 (−17.0%)
$145,000
2018
$1,937 (+3.9%)
$180,600
2017
$1,865 (−1.2%)
$180,600
2016
$1,887 (+2.7%)
$180,600
2014
$1,838 (−9.9%)
$180,600
2013
$2,040
$180,600
Tax history for 2136 Simpson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,649 (+7.3%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2024
$2,469 (+2.0%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2023
$2,421 (+54.4%)
$190,600 + $47,900
$238,500
2022
$1,567 (+2.4%)
$145,000
2021
$1,530 (−3.1%)
$145,000
2020
$1,579 (−1.8%)
$145,000
2019
$1,609 (−17.0%)
$145,000
2018
$1,937 (+3.9%)
$180,600
2017
$1,865 (−1.2%)
$180,600
2016
$1,887 (+2.7%)
$180,600
2014
$1,838 (−9.9%)
$180,600
2013
$2,040
$180,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
4.74 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Vilas County
APN
18-1044
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway
Exterior
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Sq. Ft.: 0
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Has View
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 150
Water Body Name: LAC VIEUX DESERT
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning Description: General Business
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,964
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI Phelps
Middle Or Junior School: VI Phelps
High School: VI Phelps
Location Information
Directions: Take Pine St/Hwy 70 east to Left on Hwy 45 north to Right on Hwy 17 north to Left on CTH E to Right on Sugar Maple Rd to Right on Simpson Rd to property on Left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.74 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 18-1044
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
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Schools
Phelps Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Phelps High School
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Estimated sale price
$511,000 – $618,000
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