Northwoods Creekside Retreat with a Private Pond on 23.7 Acres in Crandon, Wisconsin — $159,900

Property Overview

Discover a private Northwoods retreat where towering pines, a scenic creek, and your own pond create a distinctive setting for outdoor recreation and time away from the everyday. Located at 10560 Pat Phalen Road near Crandon, Wisconsin, this 23.7-acre property combines a furnished two-bedroom manufactured home, an additional fifth-wheel camper, a two-car garage, and established outdoor features in one wooded setting.

The property offers a blend of open yard space, wooded acreage, trails, and water features. A boardwalk and bridge provide access toward the pond, while a creek winds through the landscape. The grounds also feature a firepit and a trail system for exploring the property and enjoying the surrounding Northwoods environment.

With an existing residence, additional camper, well, and conventional septic system, the property provides an established base for recreational use. The acreage is also described as buildable, although any future home or cabin plans should be evaluated against applicable zoning, wetlands, access, and permitting requirements.

Interior Features

The 840-square-foot manufactured home offers a practical single-level layout with two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. The home provides an existing indoor space for relaxing between outdoor activities.

Living Room

The living room measures approximately 13 by 16 feet, providing a dedicated area for everyday living and gathering.

Kitchen

The kitchen measures approximately 13 by 13 feet. Included appliances are an electric oven, electric range, and refrigerator.

Bedrooms and Bathroom

Both bedrooms are located on the first level. One bedroom measures approximately 10 by 12 feet, while the second measures approximately 10 by 11 feet. The home has one full bathroom.

Heating

The residence uses forced-air heating fueled by propane. No fireplace is listed.

Land, Water and Outdoor Features

Wooded Acreage and Trails

The 23.7-acre property includes towering pines, wooded ground, a spacious yard, and an established trail system. The rural setting offers room to explore, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the natural character of Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

Pond, Creek and Water Views

A pond and scenic creek are among the property’s defining features. A boardwalk and bridge lead toward the pond, creating a route through the landscape. Water views and a listed dock add to the property’s outdoor appeal.

The property record also identifies stream or creek frontage, wetlands, and a shoreline classification described as fisherman/weeds. The precise extent of usable shoreline, water access, dock status, and any applicable restrictions should be confirmed during due diligence.

Outdoor Recreation

The established trails and outdoor gathering area provide space for recreational activities. The property description identifies ATV and UTV riding from the property as a feature of the surrounding recreational setting. Buyers should verify current route access, land-use restrictions, and any requirements governing travel on public or private trails.

Additional Accommodations and Improvements

Fifth-Wheel Camper

An additional fifth-wheel camper is included in the described property setup, providing another existing recreational accommodation. Its condition, title status, included equipment, and suitability for continued use should be confirmed with the seller.

Two-Car Garage and Driveway

A two-car garage and driveway provide parking and space for storing recreational equipment. Tools and garage items are described as included; the specific items and their condition should be confirmed before closing.

Firepit and Yard

The property includes a firepit and a spacious yard, offering an established outdoor gathering area amid the wooded surroundings.

Utilities and Property Infrastructure

• Water: A private well is listed.
• Wastewater: A conventional septic system is listed.
• Heating: Forced-air propane heating.
• Cooking: Electric oven and electric range.
• Refrigeration: Refrigerator included.
• Parking: Two-car garage and driveway.

Well performance, water quality, septic-system condition, propane arrangements, electrical service, and any applicable inspection or maintenance records should be reviewed as part of the purchase process. Internet and cellular service should be checked at the exact property address rather than assumed from general coverage in the region.

Location and Northwoods Setting

The property is located in the Crandon area of Forest County, in northern Wisconsin. The surrounding region is characterized by extensive forests, lakes, rural communities, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Crandon serves as a local service center for shopping, healthcare, and everyday needs.

Mole Lake is identified in the property description as a nearby full-recreational lake known for fishing. The specific distance from the property, public access points, applicable fishing regulations, and the nature of any connection between the on-property creek and nearby waterways should be independently confirmed.

The acreage and existing accommodations make the property relevant to buyers looking for a recreational retreat, a base for Northwoods activities, or land to evaluate for a future residence. Any intended use should be assessed against local land-use rules and the physical characteristics of the parcel.

Safety and Crime

Crandon and the surrounding Forest County area provide the broader community context for evaluating local crime and public safety. A reliable, directly comparable set of recent crime statistics for the specific property area was not established for this listing, so no crime rates or safety rankings are presented.

Buyers can assess local conditions by reviewing recent law-enforcement information, emergency-service coverage, road access, and property-specific considerations. Countywide or citywide statistics, when available, should not be interpreted as measurements of conditions on this individual parcel.

Schools and Education

Crandon is served by the Crandon School District, which includes public secondary education in the community. Crandon High School is located on Highway 8 West in Crandon. Nearby educational options may also include elementary-level schools and other public or private institutions in the wider region.

School proximity does not establish attendance eligibility. Buyers should confirm the property’s school district, current attendance boundaries, transportation arrangements, and enrollment requirements directly with the appropriate school district before making decisions based on school access.

Healthcare and Hospitals

Healthcare services in the Crandon area include outpatient medical care and community health services.

• Aspirus Crandon Clinic: A local clinic providing outpatient healthcare services in Crandon.
• Forest County Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center: A community healthcare facility offering services that include medical care, dental care, laboratory services, imaging, rehabilitation, and pharmacy services.
• Sokaogon Chippewa Community Health Clinic: A community health facility in Crandon offering healthcare services, including dental and behavioral health care.

Hospital-level emergency treatment and specialized medical services may require travel beyond the immediate community. Buyers should confirm current facility services, operating hours, emergency arrangements, and the location of the nearest appropriate emergency department.

Housing Market History

Historical housing-market data for Forest County provides regional context for residential real estate in the area. The following table uses the annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Forest County, Wisconsin, with the index set to 2000 equal to 100. It is an index rather than a dollar-denominated median home value or a measure of the asking price of an individual property.

Between 2021 and 2025, the index increased by approximately 63.0%. The series also shows that annual movement was not uniform, including a decline in 2024 followed by an increase in 2025. Annual index revisions and the relatively small county housing market may affect interpretation.

This county-level history is descriptive and does not establish the current market value, future appreciation, or likely resale price of this specific manufactured home and acreage. Rural land, wetlands, water features, property condition, access, and available comparable sales can all affect an individual property’s marketability.

Transportation and Regional Access

U.S. Highway 8 and Wisconsin Highway 32 provide regional road connections in the Crandon area. Wisconsin Highway 55 also serves the wider region. These routes connect communities across northern Wisconsin and provide access to regional services and recreation destinations.

Crandon Municipal Airport serves the local area. The region is primarily oriented toward road travel, making a personal vehicle useful for reaching shopping, healthcare, schools, and outdoor destinations.

Exact driving distances and travel times from 10560 Pat Phalen Road have not been established here. Buyers should assess the property’s road frontage, driveway condition, seasonal access, winter maintenance arrangements, and the route to regularly used services.

Shopping and Everyday Services

Crandon provides a range of everyday services for residents of the surrounding rural area. Local options include grocery shopping, pharmacy services, hardware supplies, fuel, restaurants, and other community businesses.

• Schaefer’s IGA: Grocery shopping and everyday food supplies in Crandon.
• Wolf River Pharmacy: Pharmacy services in Crandon.
• Conway True Value Hardware: Hardware and home-maintenance supplies.
• Local fuel stations and convenience stores: Additional options for routine errands and travel supplies.
• Crandon’s business district: Additional retail, dining, and personal services serving the community.

The availability and operating hours of individual businesses may change. Buyers planning regular trips from the property should evaluate their preferred stores and services using the routes they expect to travel.

Parks and Recreation

The Crandon area and greater Forest County region offer outdoor activities associated with northern Wisconsin’s forests, lakes, rivers, and public recreation lands.

• Lake Metonga: A local lake associated with boating, fishing, and shoreline recreation in the Crandon area.
• Veterans Memorial Park: A county recreation destination south of Crandon with camping facilities and access to the Lake Metonga area.
• Little Rice Wildlife Area: A large public wildlife area near Crandon with opportunities for fishing, hunting, paddling, wildlife observation, and other outdoor pursuits.
• Crandon city parks: Community recreation facilities include Palmer Park, Palmer Skate Park, Cardinal Park, and Metonga Beach.
• Regional trail networks: The wider county includes routes and recreation areas used for hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities, subject to trail-specific rules and seasonal conditions.

On the property itself, the pond, creek, wooded trails, firepit, and open yard create additional opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Access rights, fishing permissions, seasonal water conditions, and any applicable public-land or trail regulations should be confirmed for each intended activity.

Utilities and Connectivity

Water and Wastewater

The property is listed with a private well and conventional septic system. These are property-specific features and should be evaluated independently through appropriate inspections, water testing, septic records, and any required compliance checks.

Electricity and Heating

Propane forced-air heating is listed for the home. Electricity is necessary for the residence’s electrical systems and appliances, but the specific electric utility, service arrangements, and condition of the installation should be confirmed with the seller and provider.

Internet and Cellular Service

The Crandon area has multiple types of internet service, potentially including fixed-line, fiber, fixed-wireless, and satellite options in different locations. Availability varies by address, and general coverage across Crandon does not confirm service at this rural parcel.

Buyers who intend to work remotely or regularly stream content should verify provider coverage, actual installation availability, speeds, equipment requirements, and cellular reception at the property before purchase.

Development and Planning

Forest County and the surrounding municipalities maintain land-use and planning frameworks covering rural development, recreation, transportation, and property use. No specific approved or proposed development has been established here as directly affecting 10560 Pat Phalen Road.

The parcel is described as buildable and includes wooded land and wetlands. These characteristics make parcel-specific due diligence especially important before planning a new home, cabin, outbuilding, driveway extension, or other construction.

Before pursuing a building project, buyers should confirm zoning requirements, legal access, parcel boundaries, wetlands delineation, applicable shoreland or waterway restrictions, septic suitability, well requirements, and the availability of required permits. A description of land as buildable does not guarantee that every part of the parcel can be developed.

Wisconsin Highway 32 improvement projects have been scheduled for portions of the broader region, with project timing and construction phases varying by segment. No direct impact on this property’s access or frontage is established by the information presented here; any potential effect should be evaluated against the property’s precise location and current transportation plans.

Property Summary

Acreage, water features, wetlands, existing structures, and the stated buildable potential should be evaluated alongside a boundary survey, title review, applicable land-use regulations, and property inspections. The condition and inclusion of the camper, garage contents, dock, and other personal property should be confirmed before closing.

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