Top Door County Properties under $500,000
to BUY NOW for 2026 🔥💯
Autumn brings DROVES of people to Door County to enjoy festivals, pick apples, see the Northern Lights, enjoy "one last time" at their favorite park or restaurant before next year, to take "the curvy road" to Northport, and especially to watch millions of trees turn beautiful colors across the Door Peninsula.
During this annual autumn trip, their thoughts begin to turn to the coming year---will they continue to come to Door County as visitors, or will it be time to make Door County a permanent part of their lives?
I've been turning Door County vacationers into Door County locals for over 20 years, and as we've entered Autumn 2025, we've assembled a list to help you with the BEST Door County listings available under $500,000 to help you "get your foot in the Door". Whether you plan to buy an already finished home or condominium or build new, or even start a new business in Door County, these choices will help you get a jump start for 2026 and for your future on the Door Peninsula.
1. 852 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, Wisconsin 54246. This Washington Island getaway offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths in a charming red house on over six acres with mature maple trees and lilac bushes. Full of country charm, this property is a short distance from Jackson Beach in one direction, and School Harbor in the other. Take a ferry ride to watch the changing colors and learn more about this Washington Island property for sale. Offered at $495,000.
2. 10487 E. Stony Ridge Circle, Unit 18, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234. Enjoy carefree condominium living in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath Sister Bay condominium home with low dues, and a location that is convenient to just about everything you love about Sister Bay--two public beaches, the marina, concerts in the park, shopping, dining, breweries and wine bars, a dog park, public library and so much more. This home has stainless appliances, hardwood floors, a lovely patio to enjoy sunshine and fresh air, a fireplace, a one car garage and all the main living is on one level with an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. This home is PERFECT as a vacation getaway close to the action or as a year-round home in a community that allows pets. Offered under $350,000, learn more about our listing at 10487 E. Stony Ridge Cir. Unit 18 Sister Bay here.
Stony Ridge Condominium for Sale (First Floor)
3. Vacant land for sale on Fawn Lane, Northport, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. If you're looking for an affordable option to build a future home in Door County in a lovely, rural wooded area, this is it! This property, north of Ellison Bay and Gills Rock, offers rustic peacefulness, with leafy green trees, some pine and some Niagara Escarpment outcroppings---the essence of Door County. This property is offered at $99,900---contact me for more details on this opportunity to build in a lovely area in northern Door County.
4. 10712 Timber Ridge Circle, Unit 1B, Sister Bay, WI 54234. This Timber Ridge condominium for sale is just a short distance from the heart of downtown Sister Bay, and offers 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Nicely appointed, with a patio, newer appliance and a walk-out balcony off of the primary bedroom to enjoy your morning coffee. Learn more about this Timber Ridge condominium for sale in Sister Bay here.
5. If you're thinking about a Door County business opportunity, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better northern Door location than our unit for sale at 10578 Country Walk Drive, Unit 26 at The Country Walk Shops and Services. This unit has served as retail and as a professional office space, and has a simply fantastic location next to two business anchors, Hometown Pharmacy and The Piggly Wiggly grocery store. Country Walk Shops and Services offers shopping, dining, work-out options, health care and aesthetic services and more. It's offered under $125,000! Learn more about our commercial opportunity and start your own business at 10578 Country Walk Drive, Unit 26 at The Country Walk Shops and Services today.
Sister Bay's Country Walk Shops & Services
6. 2484 County Road F, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202. What an opportunity! This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is close to the heart of downtown Baileys Harbor, with an attached garage, and a lovely level of finish. A wooded background provides a quiet oasis to catch up after a busy day on the peninsula around a fire, and you can walk to coffee shops, the marina, dining, shopping, playgrounds, a beach, The Ridges Sanctuary and much more. It's an ideal opportunity to live in Baileys Harbor for under $500,000. Learn more about 2483 County Road F, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 here.
7. 2856 Velvaere Court, Ephraim, WI 54211. This prime Ephraim property for building your future Door County dream home is a land-only condominium community with public sewer, shared wells and high-speed internet. This land has lovely eastern to western exposure, and you'll enjoy sunsets for much of the year, as well as ample natural light. Reasonable restrictions will protect your investment. Learn more about our vacant land for sale in Ephraim at 2856 Velvaere Court, Ephraim, Wisconsin 54211 here.
8. 1636 Wilcox Road, Washington Island, Wisconsin. This unique home for sale on Washington Island offers much opportunity and space! A charming ferry ride from the mainland will bring you to Washington Island and its rustic charms. This lovely home is on five acres with three bedrooms and one and one-half baths and a walk-out basement. Don't wait--this property is offered at $419,000!
Enjoy an autumn ferry ride to Washington Island
9. TBD Europe Lake Lane, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a new home in the woods close to the Europe Lake public access area, with boat and kayak launch area. The property is over 2 acres, and close to Europe Bay Beach and Newport State Park as well. Best of all is the PRICE, offered at $199,900. Learn more about Europe Lake and Newport State Park while you enjoy this lovely wooded acreage for sale in Ellison Bay.
10. Vacant land to build in Ephraim on Townline Road, Ephraim WI 54211. We have two opportunities to build in Ephraim on picturesque Townline Road in North Ephraim, close to both downtown Ephraim and downtown Sister Bay. These are unique opportunities to live and build in one of Door County's most popular villages. Both lots are offered at under $200,000, and one has access to public sewer. Contact me for more information on these exceptional opportunities.
Townline Road Land for Sale, Ephraim WI 54211
Autumn is a FANTASTIC time to visit Door County! If the time has come to stop vacationing in Door County and start LIVING or WORKING in Door County, please contact me about these affordable opportunities in northern Door County. We can talk about the home building process in Door County, about where to shop, where to dine, what to do and so much more. If you're ready to "live Door County", contact me today. I represent properties in all price points, and would love to help you realize your dream of living in Door County, Wisconsin.
Top Door County Properties under $500,000
to BUY NOW for 2026 🔥💯
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