The Ounce River Tract consists of 480± acres in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Located 15 miles north of Hayward, an area renowned for its scenic beauty, recreational appeal, and real estate investment opportunities, this tract boasts ¾ mile of frontage on State Highway 27 in the Town of Barnes, WI. The property features gated entry and 3.5 miles of roads and trails throughout. Approved driveway permits are available from the DOT. Northern hardwood covers approximately 190 acres of the ownership with another 240 acres in aspen. The tract also has 3,200± feet of frontage on the Ounce River, a designated Class II Trout Stream by the State of Wisconsin. The property was enrolled in the Managed Forest Law–Open in 1999. It can, however, be entered into the Closed Option for private hunting and recreation. This area offers a variety of hunting opportunities, including whitetail deer and turkey hunting and could be a text-book forest for ruffed grouse habitat. The Ounce River Tract is surrounded by large, contiguous blocks of county and privately owned timberlands. This property checks all the boxes for a top-rated investment and recreational playground.
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Market trends in 54838, WI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$449K
$694 MoM
Avg. days on market
39d
11 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 0000 State Highway 27
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6787994
Feb 6, 2026
Sold
$985,000
Feb 6, 2026
Sold
$985,000
Dec 17, 2025
Pending
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Sep 8, 2025
Listed
$1,000,000
Sep 8, 2025
Listed
$1,000,000
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Public Remarks
The Ounce River Tract consists of 480 acres in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Located 15 miles north of Hayward, an area renowned for its scenic beauty, recreational appeal, and real estate investment opportunities, this tract boasts mile of frontage on State Highway 27 in the Town of Barnes, WI. The property features gated entry and 3.5 miles of roads and trails throughout. Approved driveway permits are available from the DOT. Northern hardwood covers approximately 190 acres of the ownership with another 240 acres in aspen. The tract also has 3,200 feet of frontage on the Ounce River, a designated Class II Trout Stream by the State of Wisconsin. The property was enrolled in the Managed Forest Law?Open in 1999. It can, however, be entered into the Closed Option for private hunting and recreation. This area offers a variety of hunting opportunities, including whitetail deer and turkey hunting and could be a text-book forest for ruffed grouse habitat. The Ounce River Tract is surrounded by large, contiguous blocks of county and privately owned timberlands. This property checks all the boxes for a top-rated investment and recreational playground.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 6, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: River Front
Waterfront Feet: 3200
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Development Status: Raw Land
Property Type: Land
Land Information
Program Acres Total: 0
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 480
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 5280 x 3960
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Improvements: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $355.80
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: None Available, None Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Bayfield
School District Number: 1399
School District Phone: 7157793201
Location Information
Directions: From Hayward, travel north on Highway 27 for approximately 15.5 miles before reaching the property on west side of the road.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: Rolling
Community Information
Development Amenity Type: No
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Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
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County: Bayfield County
APN: 004100505000
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 6, 2026
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Restrictions: Open
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Living Area Units: Square Feet
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Schools
Drummond Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 13.9mi
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Drummond Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 13.9mi
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Drummond High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Solon Springs, WI • 54873
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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