Bayfield County Real Estate

Bayfield County Real Estate

Welcome to Bayfield County, Wisconsin—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Northwoods, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a vibrant community spirit. Known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Bayfield County is the perfect place for those seeking a serene lifestyle amidst the great outdoors.

With its picturesque views of Lake Superior, Bayfield County boasts an array of recreational opportunities year-round. In the warmer months, explore the scenic Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where kayaking, sailing, and hiking await. The vibrant fall foliage transforms the region into a kaleidoscope of colors, making it an ideal destination for leaf-peeping and photography enthusiasts. Winter brings its own charm, with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing drawing outdoor adventurers to the icy wonderland.

The charming town of Bayfield, the county seat, is renowned for its quaint shops, delightful restaurants, and rich maritime history. With a population of just over 500, it offers a close-knit community feel, where neighbors become friends and local events foster a sense of belonging. Don’t miss the annual Bayfield Apple Festival, a celebration of the region's apple harvest that brings visitors from near and far.

For those considering a move, Bayfield County offers a variety of real estate options, from cozy lakeside cabins to spacious family homes surrounded by nature. Embrace a lifestyle where tranquility reigns and adventure is just outside your door. Discover your dream home in Bayfield County, where the beauty of Wisconsin awaits!

Newest Listings in Bayfield County

$62,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7114883 MLS
7 commercial lots located just a couple blocks off of State Hwy 13 for easy access to traffic heading East to Bayfield. Build your nextbusiness in the heart of Port Wing. Just a block from the coffee shop and across the street from the church your next adventure awaits. Level and high lot to easily add your desired business. Converting to residential or mixed use is also a possibility.

XX Washington Ave, Port Wing

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth.

$949,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7114127 MLS
START YOUR ENGINES! Well established, successful, and reputable auto recycler with excellent growth potential. A rare opportunity, Highland Auto Salvage is ready for you to continue the tradition! Not only does this business offer everything you need, but it’s also a prime location set on forty-five +/- acres of gorgeous country with sweeping views and a pond. An estimated 600 vehicles are in the inventory as well as an excavator used to crush, move, and load. A rim crusher, drain rack, and numerous motors and transmissions are also in stock. This property also features a pole barn, heated shop garage, heated and a/c controllable rustic home with a covered porch, and three bed, two-bath home with detached three car garage. After thirty-eight years in business the owner is retiring and willing to provide training and support during the transition period to ensure continued success. You’ll love the opportunity to live on site just minutes to downtown Ashland and the beaches of Lake Superior.

29235 Hagstrom Road, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Anthony Jennings & Crew Real E.

$699,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7112490 MLS
The definition of destination! The Cranberry Over Superior is sought after by locals and visitors alike for absolutely incredible food, a comfortable welcoming atmosphere, and breathtaking Lake Superior views. Perched above the Cranberry River and situated on a corner lot with a wrap-around deck this property also includes attached living quarters with a three car garage and shed. Inside features a newly renovated welcoming bar/dining area, separate dining room, kitchen, spacious prep area, and full basement with a walk-out finished room & patio. A completed addition in 2024 includes new gutters, mini-splits, refrigeration, furnace, electrical wiring, and flooring. Just down the street is a Lake Superior park and beach that people flock to for swimming, rock collecting, and experiencing the incredible wonder of this area. An hour to Duluth, thirty minutes to Bayfield, and fifteen minutes to the Meyers Beach Sea Caves, this is an incredible opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world!

86985 Lenawee Road, Herbster

Listing courtesy of Anthony Jennings & Crew Real E.

$624,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7109135 MLS ⋅ 1,968 SqFt.
Experience incredible views, exceptional privacy, and stunning waterfront living on Lake Millicent—part of the highly sought-after Pike Chain of Lakes. Set on 2.1 beautifully wooded acres, this property features towering trees, crystal-clear water, excellent fishing, and endless opportunities for boating and recreation. This year-round log home offers 5 bedrooms and a versatile layout perfect for hosting family and guests. Each level includes its own kitchen and living area. The upper level features 3 bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level includes 2 bedrooms and a full bath. A walk-up attic offers additional sleeping quarters. The highlight of the home is the expansive deck overlooking the lake—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in breathtaking sunsets. A winding path leads you down to the beautiful swimming frontage and a convenient boathouse, ideal for storing all your water toys. Large attached garage and a spacious detached garage, offering ample storage.

65720 E Pinecrest Road, Iron River

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$998,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7104774 MLS ⋅ 2,450 SqFt.
Serenity, woods and water....LOTS of water! Offering a rare 5 acre park-like retreat on 600 private feet of the Iron River. Your private dock is at the mouth of the Iron River leading into majestic Lake Superior, where landing trophy fish is an everyday thing. Executive-style 3 bedroom home with two private balconies and a sauna. Detached, oversized 2 car garage allows ample space for your gear. East of the main residence is an additional home operating as a yearlong rental unit. Safe access to Highway 13 with Superior and Duluth 45 scenic miles away. Immersed in natural beauty and privacy, this is a special place to wind down and be in nature. Loons and swans sail past the Gazebo perched along the riverfront. Hunting access within your yard or across the roadway with access to Bayfield County forest lands and the Chequamegon National Forest. Immediate access to state-funded snowmobile trails and a public boat landing is adjacent to the property. Sunsets are unforgettable here. Watch ships sail the big lake from your living room window. You are witness to the power and beauty of Lake Superior, but safely tucked away from its fury. The best of all worlds meet here.

4180 St Hwy 13, Port Wing

Listing courtesy of Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty.

$1,331,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7101455 MLS ⋅ 1,457 SqFt.
The Villages of Wild Rice offer something increasingly rare and vital: a place that stays with you. Set along the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by Boreal forest, this peaceful Northwoods setting replaces the noise of daily life with expansive natural beauty. Designed by HGA Architects, with the land guiding placement, scale, and flow, buyers may select from three residence designs: The Farmhouse, The Field Pair, or The Woodland. Curated interiors and high-performance systems provide a turnkey ownership experience with minimal decision making. When owners are away, a fully managed rental program handles bookings, guest care, maintenance, and operations. Ownership includes access to Wild Rice Retreat’s award-winning amenities, including saunas, trails, wellness programming, and shared gathering spaces. Most people don’t need more options. They need clarity. Reach out today for additional details and information.

XXX Old San Road Unit TBD, Bayfield

Listing courtesy of Anderson Realty.

$275,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7099132 MLS
Rare opportunity to own 5.06 acres with 166 feet of frontage on beautiful Lake Wilipyro, a private 72-acre lake surrounded by thousands of acres of Northwoods forest. This exceptional property offers a cleared building site with existing well, septic, and electric service already on site, providing a tremendous head start for your future cabin or dream home. Enjoy outstanding privacy, excellent fishing for panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike, and the peaceful setting that makes Lake Wilipyro such a hidden gem in Bayfield County. Conveniently located just minutes from Cable, Drummond, and endless recreational opportunities including ATV/UTV trails, snowmobiling, and hiking.

12765 Brady Road, Drummond

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC.

$199,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7096604 MLS
1± acre in Barnes, WI with shared access to Island Lake in Potawatomi Estates. Seller is surveying and reconfiguring three existing parcels into two larger lots; new legal will be recorded. Property features a 40' x 60' pole building with 12' lean-to and a 20' x 30' insulated, propane-heated shop inside. 200 amp service on site. Year-round road is plowed and maintained by the town. Current debris will be removed prior to closing (owner holding an auction). Outdoor lifestyle highlights: access to Island Lake plus numerous nearby lakes for fishing and boating, extensive ATV/UTV trail networks and snowmobile trails, abundant hunting and year-round recreation opportunities. Ideal as a workshop/home base for outdoor enthusiasts, storage, or future development.

2360 Island Lake Road, Barnes

Listing courtesy of Timber Ghost Realty, LLC.

$65,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7095552 MLS
Ideal opportunity for a cabin seeker and/or outdoorsperson. This 1.51-acre property is ready to enjoy immediately this summer with plenty of room to grow. Build a cabin, a year-round home, a hunting shack, or simply keep it as your private Northwoods escape.  Located approximately 4 miles south of the City of Iron River in Northcentral Wisconsin. Across the street from Ruth Lake, this property shares its back property line with the Bayfield County and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests.  The front of the property offers mature trees lining a newer 350-foot gravel driveway back to the open and private grass yard space. Included in the sale is a 38-foot camper trailer that is nice, clean, and comfortably sleeps 6. The trailer has an external 275-gallon water holding tank and a permitted 440-gallon sewage holding tank. The 200 Amp power service extends 350 feet from the road into the yard, offering a significant cost-saving amenity for current use or future development. The neighboring forest provides direct access to the extensive Class 4 ATV/Snowmobile trail system, which includes hundreds of miles of trails running throughout Bayfield County and Northern Wisconsin. The 66-acre Ruth Lake is accessible via a non-traditional public access point on its southwest side off County Highway A.

64100 E Ruth Lake Road, Iron River

Listing courtesy of Northco Real Estate Services.

$125,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7088010 MLS
40 Acres of Prime Northern Wisconsin Hunting Land — Completely Surrounded by Public Land. If you’ve been searching for a true,one-of-a-kind Northwoods hideaway, this 40-acre parcel delivers unmatched privacy and ready-to-use hunting features. Theproperty is entirely surrounded by hundreds of acres of public land, giving you room to roam, hunt, and explore far beyond yourown boundaries. Three established food plots and a small pond are already in place, making this a turnkey setup for deer season.You’ll also find included a 20-foot tall enclosed hunting stand for all-weather rifle hunting and a 10-foot open bow stand perfectlypositioned for close-range opportunities. Despite the seclusion at the end of Skerbeck Road, access is excellent. The land sits just½ mile from the Tri-County Corridor ATV/snowmobile trail system, offering direct connection to miles of year-round riding. Andyou’re only 4.5 miles from Iron River, where you’ll find supplies, dining, and everything you need for weekend or seasonal use.Whether you’re looking for a private hunting basecamp, a future cabin site, or a quiet escape surrounded by wilderness, thisacreage offers the kind of freedom and solitude that’s getting very hard to find.

TBD Skerbeck Road, Iron River

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$230,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7087608 MLS ⋅ 360 SqFt.
Off-Grid Privacy and Adventure on 35 Acres. Here is an opportunity to own 35 acres of truly private, off-grid property perfect for adventure, stargazing, campfires, and relaxing by the river in complete solitude. The property is set well back from the road and accessed by a quarter-mile driveway that leads to approximately one acre of cleared land and a partially completed 48' x 36' barn dominium with a footprint of approximately 1,700 square feet. Construction began in 2022 and offers a solid foundation for the next owner to finish to their liking. The garage portion of the structure is ready for a concrete slab. The seller has already installed 2 inches of rigid foam insulation, rebar, and PEX tubing for in-floor radiant heat. The main garage door openings measure 14' x 12'. A new overhead door is included but has not yet been installed, along with several new windows. A "solar wall" on one side of the building provides excellent natural light and passive solar heating potential. An additional rear garage opening measures 8' x 7'. Custom scissor trusses create an impressive interior with approximately 18-foot ceilings at the center of the building. A loft occupies the rear 10 feet of the structure, with approximately 8 feet of clearance beneath it. A 10' x 20' utility room has already been framed beneath the loft and is ready for mechanical systems. There is currently no electrical service, well, or septic system installed, but the property includes a composting toilet. A solar power system is also included and is currently uninstalled, consisting of: 36 Tale sun 380-watt solar panels (Model TP672MH-380). Two Sunny Island SI6048-US-10 inverters capable of operating in tandem to provide 240-volt service. Four Expert Power 48V 100Ah lithium batteries. MidNite Solar charge converter. Miscellaneous lumber and metal roofing trim will also remain with the property. The siding was milled from aspen trees harvested directly from the property. This is not a standard kit building—it was custom-built and significantly over-engineered compared to many commercially available garage packages. A bandsaw sawmill and bulldozer may be available for purchase separately outside of the real estate transaction. The bridge located on the property was constructed and is maintained by the local snowmobile club and is subject to a recorded easement. Some dimensions and property details have been provided by the seller and have not been verified.

79321 South Road, Port Wing

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results Duluth.

$139,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7085067 MLS ⋅ 1,160 SqFt.
This 3 bedroom home with large kitchen and living areas, a main floor bedroom, basement, large garage and storage container on a large lot across the street from the school and just down the road for the marina and Lake Superior.

9170 School Road, Port Wing

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

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