The Wisconsin Woodland Report June 2026 Sauk County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties
18 Forestland properties are currently available in Sauk County Wisconsin, let us know if you are interested in buying or selling in this county or anywhere in Wisconsin.
Available Properties Report
| Price | Total Acres | $/Acre | MLS # | Status | Municipality | County |
| $260,000 | 20 | $13,000 | SC2019785 | Active | Bear Creek | Sauk |
| $395,000 | 35.38 | $11,164 | SC2023819 | Active | Ironton | Sauk |
| $450,000 | 40.9 | $11,002 | SC2011395 | Active | Ironton | Sauk |
| $499,000 | 40 | $12,475 | SC2017498 | Active | Ironton | Sauk |
| $584,200 | 29.21 | $20,000 | SC2021132 | Active | La Valle | Sauk |
| $600,000 | 40 | $15,000 | SC2020263 | Active | Dellona | Sauk |
| $653,510 | 100.54 | $6,500 | SC2022091 | Active | Winfield | Sauk |
| $699,000 | 25.51 | $27,401 | SC2009524 | Active | Delton | Sauk |
| $875,000 | 90.28 | $9,692 | MM1960384 | Active | Westfield | Sauk |
| $999,900 | 28.85 | $34,659 | SC2010469 | Active | Delton | Sauk |
| $1,100,000 | 40 | $27,500 | SC2014804 | Active | Baraboo | Sauk |
| $1,400,000 | 140 | $10,000 | SC2002289 | Active | Sumpter | Sauk |
| $1,600,000 | 40 | $40,000 | SC2014789 | Active | Prairie Du Sac | Sauk |
| $1,700,000 | 26 | $65,385 | SC2010014 | Active | Lake Delton | Sauk |
| $1,895,000 | 23.36 | $81,122 | SC1968910 | Active | Wisconsin Dells | Sauk |
| $2,299,900 | 46 | $49,998 | SC2014716 | Active | Prairie Du Sac | Sauk |
| $2,731,250 | 137.74 | $19,829 | SC1975299 | Active | Lake Delton | Sauk |
| $13,500,000 | 1,350.00 | $10,000 | SC2021704 | Active | Troy | Sauk |
| $ 17,415 | Median Price / Acre | |||||
| $32,241,760 | 2,254 | $ 14,306 | Average Price / Acre |
- For more information on any of these properties call us, or send an email with the mls number and your contact info to WoodlandTeamWI@gmail.com
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🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT™
Sauk County, Wisconsin — Forestland Overview
History, Recreation, and Wisconsin's Pioneer Forester
The beautiful sites in this county have attracted people for thousands of years.
From the original residents for whom it is named, to the loggers who floated logs and lumber down the Wisconsin River through the famous Wisconsin Dells.
Then Aldo Leopold who wrote his Sand County Almanac here.
People still flock to this area from around the world for the many beautiful sites including the Dells, State Parks, Wildlife Areas, and so much more.
When Aldo Leopold wrote 'A Sand County Almanac' he was sitting on his sandy tree farm along the Wisconsin River in Northeast Sauk County, not much has changed here, with miles of Pines, Oaks and other forests all growing on this beautiful and powerful river.
At the North edge of Sauk County we find the world famous recreation capital of Wisconsin Dells, a place for the kids to play while the adults enjoy the solitude of this woodland paradise.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service enjoy this area and its many Oaks which are important for timber and producing some fantastic wildlife habitat that attracts plentiful Grouse, Bear, Deer and Turkeys.
Sauk County is home to nearly 200 thousand acres of forest land.
Most of this forest land is Oak and Hickory with 126 thousand acres of Oak forests which provide premium deer and turkey habitat and income for the forest landowners.
📌 SECTION A — Total Forestland
- Total County Acreage: ~542,537 acres
- Forested Acres: ~196,803 acres
- % Forested: ~36% of total land area
Notes: Sauk County’s forestland covers slightly more than one-third of the county’s landscape. This includes extensive hardwood dominated stands, particularly in the Baraboo Hills and Driftless Area uplands.
📌 SECTION B — Dominant Forest Types (Estimated)
Note: FIA provides county-level total forest acres but detailed species breakdown often requires GIS or FIA plot export; the relative proportions below are based on vegetation descriptions, landscape context, and regional forest trends in southwestern Wisconsin.
| Forest Type | Estimated % of Forestland |
|---|---|
| Oak-Hickory / Oak Dominant | ~55%+ (predominant on uplands) |
| Maple / Basswood & Mixed Hardwoods | ~25% (mesic hardwood stands) |
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Aspen / Early Successional |
~10% (scattered and transitional sites) |
| Other / Miscellaneous (pine, lowland hardwoods, wetlands) | ~10% |
📌 Percentages approximate — intended to total 100% for the standardized framework.
Ecological Context:
Sauk County’s woodlands are structurally diverse; oak forests dominate the drier uplands and ridges, while sugar maple and basswood become more prominent in mesic coves and lower slopes. Aspen occurs in early-successional patches and disturbed areas but is a smaller overall share compared to oak and maple.
📌 SECTION C — 20+ Acre Market Snapshot (Forestland Sales)
Based on forestland transactions typically recorded
regionally (e.g., sales reports through Woodland Real Estate + MLS, compiled for recent years):
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of 20+ acre sales (12 months) | ~10–15 parcels |
| Average Sale Price / Acre | ~$6,000–$10,000+ |
| Median Price / Acre | ~$7,100–$8,700+ |
| Price Range | ~$4,300 – $12,150+ |
| Trend Direction | ↗ Slight upward trend in price per acre |
| Typical Days on Market | Moderate – varies by parcel quality and location |
(Example sold land from a compiled report across Sauk County showing 20–95 acre transactions with per-acre prices used in range estimates.)
📌 Notes on Woodland Character & Ownership
Most forestland in Sauk County is privately owned — about 90% according to local land resource plans.
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County forests (public) are much smaller (<700 acres of officially designated county forest), but regional ecosystems like the Baraboo Hills include extensive contiguous woodlands under mixed ownership.
The county supports a highly diverse forest matrix including oak barrens, southern dry-mesic forests, and upland hardwood stands.
🧠 Expert Interpretation
Biological Credibility: Sauk County forests represent a mature hardwood system with oak dominance — well-aligned with southern Wisconsin forest ecology.
Investment Credibility: Recent large-acre sales show consistent buyer interest in timber/hunting/investment parcels, with near-term upward pressure on per-acre pricing.
Sauk County Wisconsin, History, Recreation, and Wisconsin's Pioneer Forester
The beautiful sites in this county have attracted people for thousands of years.
From the original residents for whom it is named, to the loggers who floated logs and lumber down the Wisconsin River through the famous Wisconsin Dells.
Then Aldo Leopold who wrote his Sand County Almanac here.
People still flock to this area from around the world for the many beautiful sites including the Dells, State Parks, Wildlife Areas, and so much more.
When Aldo Leopold wrote 'A Sand County Almanac' he was sitting on his sandy tree farm along the Wisconsin River in Northeast Sauk County, not much has changed here, with miles of Pines, Oaks and other forests all growing on this beautiful and powerful river.
At the North edge of Sauk County we find the world famous recreation capital of Wisconsin Dells, a place for the kids to play while the adults enjoy the solitude of this woodland paradise.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service enjoy this area and its many Oaks which are important for timber and producing some fantastic wildlife habitat that attracts plentiful Grouse, Bear, Deer and Turkeys.
Sauk County is home to nearly 200 thousand acres of forest land.
Most of this forest land is Oak and Hickory with 126 thousand acres of Oak forests which provide premium deer and turkey habitat and income for the forest landowners.
When you are interested in purchasing land or Selling land in Sauk County click the link or give me a call.
If you own some forest land and would like to learn more about how to improve this land, give Woodland Management Service a call and our Foresters and Wildlife Specialists will help you to accomplish your goals.
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- Woodland Management Service
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Current Listings for Sauk County Wisconsin
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