Three-Bedroom Rural Home on 8.5 Acres with Workshop and Orchard – Gillett, WI – $240,000

Property Overview

Set on 8.5 acres in rural Gillett, this 1,182-square-foot, three-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family home offers room for gardening, hobbies, outdoor recreation, entertaining, and everyday country living. The 1920-built split-level home includes a four-season room, wood-burning freestanding fireplace, partial finished basement, central air, and a 1.5-stall garage with basement access.

The property combines wooded acreage, apple and pear trees, and a cut trail along the creek with substantial workspace. A standout improvement is the 76-by-28-foot cement-block outbuilding with a metal roof, waste-oil furnace, and extensive room for a workshop, projects, hobbies, and storage. The property is being sold as-is as an estate sale.

Interior Features

The main level includes a 15-by-14-foot living room, 14-by-7-foot kitchen, 12-by-10-foot dining room, two bedrooms, and a 12-by-11-foot four-season room. The upper level provides a 15-by-15-foot bedroom, while the lower level includes a 15-by-14-foot family room and approximately 210 square feet of finished area.

The kitchen includes a pantry and the home features a walk-in closet, walk-in shower, split-bedroom layout, cable availability, and high-speed internet. A free-standing wood-burning fireplace adds a dedicated feature to the living space. Heating and cooling are provided by forced air, with central air conditioning.

Included appliances and equipment include a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer, dryer, freezer, and owned water softener. Additional inclusions include a shop refrigerator and two basement freezers.

Exterior, Land & Outbuildings

The 8.5-acre parcel measures approximately 478 by 739 feet and includes a corner location, wooded areas, and a rural setting outside a subdivision. Apple and pear trees add established fruit-bearing plantings, while a cut trail follows the creek and provides an existing route through the property.

The property includes a 76-by-28-foot cement-block outbuilding with a metal roof and waste-oil furnace. The substantial structure provides dedicated space for workshop activities, projects, hobbies, and storage.

The home has aluminum, brick, and vinyl siding with block and stone foundation components. Exterior features include a patio. The garage is heated and provides basement access.

Utilities & Property Systems

The home has a private well and conventional septic system. The 2017 well update and 2021 house roof update are notable improvements. High-speed internet and cable availability are listed among the property’s features.

Tax & Assessment Information

The property has a listed assessed value of $186,400 and annual property taxes of $1,626. Zoning is listed as residential.

Area Overview

Gillett is a small city in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The 2020 Decennial Census recorded 1,289 residents in the city. The City of Gillett describes the community as being about 37 miles northwest of Green Bay along Highway 32, with local services including schools, parks, police and fire departments, healthcare, businesses, and community facilities.

The community has a rural character while providing access to everyday services within Gillett and broader regional destinations in northeastern Wisconsin.

Safety & Crime

The City of Gillett operates its own police department, headquartered at City Hall. The department currently lists a police chief, two full-time officers, and one part-time officer serving the community.

Wisconsin’s Department of Justice maintains Uniform Crime Reporting dashboards with offense and arrest information by law-enforcement agency for the most recent five years. Crime statistics are agency- and geography-specific and should be reviewed directly for the desired year and offense category rather than treated as characteristics of an individual property.

Schools & Education

The Gillett School District is a public PK-12 district serving Gillett and portions of surrounding communities. NCES lists three schools in the district for the 2025-2026 school year, with the district’s physical address at 208 W. Main Street in Gillett.

Nearby public education includes Gillett schools serving elementary, middle, and high-school grades. School proximity should not be interpreted as confirmation of enrollment assignment for this property; prospective buyers should verify current attendance boundaries directly with the district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources serving the area include HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Health services in Gillett and HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care and offers emergency, inpatient, diagnostic, surgical, pharmacy, and other medical services.

HSHS also operates a community pharmacy in Gillett at 117 N. McKenzie Street, providing prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter products, pharmacist consultation, and related pharmacy services.

Housing Market History

The following five-year series uses the same geography and metric throughout: median home value for ZIP Code 54124 from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates. These figures describe the ZIP-code housing market rather than the individual property.

From 2020 through 2024, the ZIP-code median home value increased from $109,700 to $143,400, an increase of approximately 30.7%. Historical performance is descriptive and does not predict future property values.

For additional current market context, Zillow reported a typical Gillett home value of $250,668 as of June 30, 2026, with a reported one-year change of 9.0%. Zillow’s figure uses a different methodology and geography than the Census ZIP-code series above, so the metrics should not be combined into one historical series.

Transportation & Access

Gillett is served by Wisconsin State Highways 22 and 32. WisDOT identifies the WIS 22/WIS 32 junction in Gillett as a transportation connection and provides a park-and-ride facility there with 12 auto stalls, accessible parking, and rideshare information.

As of fall 2026, WIS 22 is undergoing reconstruction through Gillett. The active project runs from Finnegan Lake Road to the WIS 22/WIS 32 junction, with construction scheduled from April through October 2026. Through traffic on WIS 22 is subject to detours during construction.

The City of Gillett’s comprehensive plan identifies Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport as the nearest regional passenger airport and identifies WIS 22 and WIS 32 as state-designated long truck routes. The plan also notes the Nicolet State Trail along a former railroad corridor.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are available in Gillett, including Pat’s Market at 117 N. McKenzie Avenue and Dollar General at 217 N. McKenzie Avenue. The community also has local restaurants and businesses, while additional shopping and services are available in surrounding Oconto County communities.

Pat’s Market is identified by Visit Oconto County as a local grocery staple, while El Hidalguense Grocery Store provides another grocery option within Gillett. Local dining and services include businesses operating throughout the city and surrounding rural area.

Parks & Recreation

Gillett maintains a variety of public parks and recreational facilities. City-listed amenities include water access, picnic areas, playground equipment, sports facilities, covered areas, and other community recreation features at locations including Finnigan Lake, Honey Park, Jones Family Sports Complex, Oconto Riverside Park, Patzer Park, Zippel Park, Honor Park at Savage Lake, Seneca Park, and Lions Park.

The property’s own acreage also provides established outdoor features, including wooded land, apple and pear trees, and a cut trail along the creek.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property has a private well and conventional septic system. At the community level, the City of Gillett operates municipal water and sewer services for properties connected to those systems. Those municipal services should not be confused with the private well and septic systems serving this property.

High-speed internet and cable availability are listed among the home’s features. Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission maintains an address-searchable broadband map showing available providers, technologies, and advertised speeds. Service availability should be confirmed at the property address before selecting a provider.

Development & Planning

The most significant current transportation project in Gillett is the WIS 22 reconstruction through the city. WisDOT identifies the project as a reconstruction of approximately one mile of WIS 22 between Finnegan Lake Road and the WIS 22/WIS 32 junction, including concrete pavement, storm sewer work, sidewalks, intersection improvements, and pavement marking.

As of September 2026, the project is under construction and is scheduled to continue through October 2026. WisDOT has reported that WIS 22 is closed to through traffic during the construction period, with detours using County H and County R.

WisDOT is also developing a separate proposed WIS 22 resurfacing project extending from the WIS 22/WIS 32 junction in Gillett toward Oconto Falls. The current planning schedule identifies construction for 2031, with the possibility of advancement to 2030. This project remains in the planning and design stage rather than being presented as completed or guaranteed future work.

Property Summary

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