Rare opportunity to own a Northwoods legacy property on 1272-acre Pickerel Lake in Forest County. Locally known as the Buena Vista this stunning full log home is on over 70 wooded acres with beautiful topography and trails throughout. This 8640 square foot home was expertly crafted using a full scribe building method where each log is hand-carved to fit perfectly onto the exact contours of the log beneath it. This traditional construction style offers a warm and cozy feeling for gatherings large and small. The home has been expertly maintained and updated since its construction in 1996. The well-planned design includes large living, family and game rooms offering multiple places to gather, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A large efficient kitchen makes meal prep a breeze for a full dining room or a few people in the breakfast nook. Nine bedrooms throughout the three levels offer plenty of sleeping space for your family and guests. There are four baths with two large baths that accommodate multiple users with privacy. The home, open deck and screen porch offer tremendous lake views with daily eagle and loon sightings. A sand beach with a large dock, great fishing, watersports and volleyball area is just a short walk from the home. The acreage is tremendous and well wooded, offering great hunting, trails for hiking or riding and 3150 feet of lakefront. The property includes an island that offers an additional 1030 feet of shoreline and a very unique penninsula. Pickerel Lake is great for fishing and watersports and also offers small craft access to 355-acre Crane Lake for more fishing and fun. The local area has excellent snowmobiling/UTV trails, golf, skiing, Wolf River rafting and thousands of acres of public land to enjoy. Many, many lakes and rivers along with several great Northwoods restaurants, are close by for your enjoyment. Pictures are terrific but getting your feet on the ground is a must for a property this rare and fascinating.
For sale
$4,490,000
230 VISTA LN, Pickerel, WI 54465
9beds
8,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
71.45 Acres Lot
$3,990,800 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning full log homeFull dining roomLarge efficient kitchenBreakfast nook
- 163 days
- 787
- 45
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
DARRELL MCDOUGAL 715-610-5263,
EXP REALTY, LLC
Source: GNMLS,MLS#: 217378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17x16
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 14x10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17x13
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 28x26
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x10
Game room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 28x23
Great room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 40x28
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 11x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 28x24
Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 28x17
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Propane Water Heater, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,640
- Total interior livable area: 8,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,700
- Finished area below ground: 2,940
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open
- Exterior features: Dock, Landscaping
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Shoreline - Fisherman/Weeds, Shoreline - Gravel, Shoreline - Rocky, Lake Front
- Body of water: PICKEREL
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: 3150,3150
Lot
- Size: 71.45 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Island, Lake Front, Private, Rural Lot, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 02202250, 251, 248
- Zoning description: Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Conventional Sewer
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pickerel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,484,700
- Annual tax amount: $13,298
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$3,990,800
$3.79M - $4.19M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,490,000-13.7%$520/sqft |
Source:  GNMLS #217378 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2026 | Listing removed | $5,200,000$602/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #215364 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$602/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #215364 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2025 | Listing removed | $5,200,000$602/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #213212 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000+160%$602/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #213212 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2005 | Sold | $2,000,000$231/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,493 +4.4% | $902,400 |
| 2024 | $11,964 -0.8% | $902,400 |
| 2023 | $12,064 +2.3% | $902,400 |
| 2022 | $11,797 -2.3% | $902,400 |
| 2021 | $12,071 -7.2% | $902,400 |
| 2020 | $13,007 +0.3% | $902,400 |
| 2019 | $12,965 +11% | $902,400 |
| 2017 | $11,678 -2.6% | $902,400 |
| 2016 | $11,984 -17.9% | $902,400 -13.4% |
| 2015 | $14,594 -1% | $1,042,300 |
| 2014 | $14,749 -0.4% | $1,042,300 |
| 2013 | $14,811 | $1,042,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,042,300 -5.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,101,600 |
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