Upstream From a National Park

“But I thought no one could build a house on the Upper Saint Croix River!  Isn’t that some kind of Wild and Scenic Riverway?”

Indeed it is.  But for whatever reason, the Wild and Scenic part of the Saint Croix River officially begins at the Gordon Dam; that’s four or five miles downstream from where I’m sitting right now.  Unofficially, however, my own front yard is pretty wild and scenic.

Yours could be, too.  The Gordon-Saint Croix Flowage is one of the best-kept secrets in northwestern Wisconsin.  With its 27 miles of meandering shoreline, this 1800-acre flowage is one of the most pristine, quiet lakes remaining in the entire region.  Most of its shoreline is public land that’s unlikely to ever be developed. 

Prefer eagles and loons to jet skis and water skis?  This is the lake for you.

Every year, a very limited number of cabins, homes, or buildable lots becomes available on or near the Flowage (and occassionally even on the stretch of river just upstream from Gordon).  I’m listing a couple of these properties right now; please let me know, too, if you’d like me to watch for something else that’s just right for you.

Looking for something just as scenic, but perhaps a little less wild?  Check out 855-acre Upper Saint Croix Lake.  The headwaters of the Saint Croix River, it contains abundant walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish—plus the occasional brook trout, brown trout, or musky.  The village of Solon Springs lies along its western shore; this lake is a bit more developed.  It’s deeper, and better for boating and water skiing. 

Even this lake, however, has quiet corners where you’ll still find privacy and tranquility.  As an example, I’m currently listing a magnificent 3BR lake home at the upper end of the lake.  It’s on a nicely wooded 4 acre lot with 300’ of frontage.  If you’d like to see this home, or learn more about what else is available, give me a call. Or visit my website www.JeanHedren.com