Iconic hobby farm is finally on the market after 52 years of cherished ownership! Set on 20 gorgeous acres in the heart of Burnett County near Yellow Lake, this historic property is full of country charm and character, with incredible outbuildings. The lovingly renovated original farmhouse provides comfortable one-level living with a spacious kitchen featuring oak cabinetry, center island, oak flooring, and dining area. Relax in the inviting living room with wood burning stove and plenty of natural light. The spacious primary bedroom offers an enormous walk-in closet, while the 2nd main-floor bedroom makes a great office or craft room. 3/4 main-floor bath w/laundry adds convenience. Upstairs, guests will love the charming additional bedrooms with pine walls and rustic log railing accents. Outside is where this property truly shines! Open acreage includes a tillable portion currently planted in corn. Mature trees, apple trees, and flower beds are scattered throughout the beautifully established yard. The incredible collection of outbuildings includes a newer 30x40 steel garage w/insulated workshop, 24x24 vinyl-sided garage with finished storage area, beautifully preserved 40x43 barn with steel siding and steel roof, plus a woodshed and 10x16 storage shed. There is room here for hobbies, toys, equipment, animals, gardening, storage, and so much more! The farmhouse features newer vinyl siding and windows, mini-split cooling, new furnace fall 2026, house 30-year architectural shingles installed in 2025, and a blacktop driveway. A truly special property with history, character, usable acreage, and an exceptional collection of buildings. Don't let this iconic Burnett County hobby farm slip away!
Under contract
Price cut: $15.1K (10/7)
$449,900
28296 French Road, Danbury, WI 54830
4beds
1,473sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
20 Acres Lot
$442,200 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Center islandOpen acreageBlacktop drivewayComfortable one-level livingMini-split coolingLovingly renovated original farmhouseDining area
- 15 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina Widiker Team 715-349-7035,
Edina Realty, Corp. - Siren
Source: NWWMLS,MLS#: 1605024
Originating MLS: Realtors of Northwestern Wisconsin
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 16.00
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Bathroom
- Description: Bathroom,Flooring: Simulated Wood,Plank
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 14.00
Dining room
- Description: Dining Area,Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 12.00
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen,Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 12.00
Living room
- Description: Living Room,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Other
- Description: Other,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 5.00
Heating
- Forced Air, Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,585
- Total interior livable area: 1,473 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,473
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 1232 x 654 x 1239 x 663
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Other, Shed(s), See Remarks
- Parcel number: 070202401620102000013000
- Zoning description: Agricultural,Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Danbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $292,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,589
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Lp Tank, Sellers Personal
Estimated market value
$442,200
$420,000 - $464,000
$1,666/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$305/sqft |
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| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $449,900-3.2%$305/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $465,000$316/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,589 -1.2% | $160,500 |
| 2024 | $1,608 +1.4% | $160,500 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $1,586 -2.9% | $160,400 -0.1% |
| 2022 | $1,633 -0.1% | $160,500 -0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,636 +4.2% | $160,800 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,569 -0.1% | $160,700 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $1,571 -0.2% | $160,900 |
| 2017 | $1,573 -0.2% | $160,900 |
| 2016 | $1,577 +1% | $160,900 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $1,561 +8.2% | $148,800 +7.4% |
| 2013 | $1,442 -1.8% | $138,500 -10.8% |
| 2011 | $1,468 -4.9% | $155,300 |
| 2010 | $1,544 -2.2% | $155,300 |
| 2009 | $1,578 | $155,300 |
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Neighborhood: 54830
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Webster
Source: NWWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





