The Wisconsin Woodland Report September 2026 Dane County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties
29 Forestland properties are currently available in Dane County Wisconsin, let us know if you are interested in buying or selling in this county or anywhere in Wisconsin.
Available Properties Report
| Price | Acres | $/Acre | MLS # | Status | Municipality | County |
| $525,000 | 74.00 | $7,095 | SC2022804 | Active | York | Dane |
| $629,900 | 27.47 | $22,930 | SC2020769 | Active | Springdale | Dane |
| $649,000 | 50.80 | $12,776 | SC1990969 | Active | Montrose | Dane |
| $775,000 | 83.19 | $9,316 | SC2021492 | Active | Cross Plains | Dane |
| $798,000 | 56.03 | $14,242 | SC2010098 | Active | Albion | Dane |
| $990,000 | 26.53 | $37,316 | SC2011696 | Active | Bristol | Dane |
| $990,000 | 26.35 | $37,571 | SC2011698 | Active | Bristol | Dane |
| $995,000 | 60.32 | $16,495 | SC2023356 | Active-W/Offer | Oregon | Dane |
| $999,000 | 33.50 | $29,821 | SC1844903 | Active-W/Offer | Deforest | Dane |
| $1,150,000 | 59.39 | $19,364 | SC2009479 | Active | Vienna | Dane |
| $1,200,000 | 104.19 | $11,517 | SC2022610 | Active-W/Offer | Black Earth | Dane |
| $1,295,000 | 34.50 | $37,536 | SC1995263 | Active | Springdale | Dane |
| $1,386,000 | 21.99 | $63,029 | SC2008221 | Active | Cross Plains | Dane |
| $1,425,000 | 38.00 | $37,500 | SC2018465 | Active | Springdale | Dane |
| $1,500,000 | 115.90 | $12,942 | SC2029607 | Active | Medina | Dane |
| $1,500,000 | 30.00 | $50,000 | SC2020128 | Active | Rutland | Dane |
| $1,750,000 | 100.00 | $17,500 | SC2027049 | Active | Roxbury | Dane |
| $1,980,000 | 52.88 | $37,443 | SC2011695 | Active | Bristol | Dane |
| $2,079,000 | 27.72 | $75,000 | SC2007830 | Active | Verona | Dane |
| $2,200,000 | 200.00 | $11,000 | SC2020133 | Active-W/Offer | Rutland | Dane |
| $2,495,000 | 26.70 | $93,446 | SC2026308 | Active | Verona | Dane |
| $2,650,000 | 57.20 | $46,329 | MM1954455 | Active | Mount Horeb | Dane |
| $2,940,000 | 51.93 | $56,615 | MM1954549 | Active | Mount Horeb | Dane |
| $2,999,999 | 20.00 | $150,000 | SC2018286 | Active | Oregon | Dane |
| $3,500,000 | 236.00 | $14,831 | SC1993103 | Active-W/Offer | Rutland | Dane |
| $3,588,000 | 158.00 | $22,709 | SC2023172 | Active | Rutland | Dane |
| $4,000,000 | 35.39 | $113,026 | SC2023902 | Active | Westport | Dane |
| $5,500,000 | 104.70 | $52,531 | SC2028462 | Active | Cottage Grove | Dane |
| $7,000,000 | 32.79 | $213,480 | SC1990144 | Active-W/Offer | Fitchburg | Dane |
| $37,316 | Median Price / Acre | |||||
| $59,488,899 | 1945.47 | $45,633 | 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
🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🦌🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲
🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – DANE COUNTY
Hunting • Timber • Investments
Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties
📌 County Overview
County: Dane County, Wisconsin
Region: South-central Wisconsin, includes Madison metro area
Forest Character: Scattered woodlots and upland oak remnants on glacial terrain, with private forests predominating outside urban zones. Traditional oak, maple, and hardwood stands occur amid prairie and restoration areas.
Dane County Wisconsin, A Naturalists Dream Environment
This area of Wisconsin surrounding the capital is filled with lakes, woodlots, and rural homes.
Many people here work in Madison and live in beautiful homes surrounded by forests, farms and wildlife.
Forests here range from quality oaks and central hardwoods to prairie savannas where diverse wildlife and people call home.
🌳 Forestland Summary
Forestland Acres: Estimated forest cover is in scattered woodlots totaling tens of thousands of acres across the county (historic estimates suggested ~74,300 acres; oak, elm, and aspen historically predominant).
Primary Forest Types (approximate):
Oak/Hickory & Mixed Hardwoods – dominant structure where forest occurs
Maple/Basswood – significant component
Aspen and Other Hardwood Types – present in smaller stands
(Note: Detailed current forest acreage breakdown at the county level isn’t publicly published; this approximation reflects historical land use and regional forest type distribution.)
📊 20+ Acre Forestland Market Snapshot (Latest Data)
Recent Closed Sales (Past Year):
• 16 forestland parcels sold countywide in last reporting period.
Selected Closed Sales:
34.7 ac – $249,000 ($7,176/acre)
34 ac – $270,000 ($7,941/acre)
100.8 ac – $324,770 ($3,222/acre)
23 ac – $389,900 ($16,952/acre)
28.7 ac – $515,000 ($17,944/acre)
58.8 ac – $515,000 ($8,759/acre)
Available Listings (Winter 2025):
• ~40 active forestland listings in recent data cycles, including 20+ acre parcels.
Market Trends for Land:
• Median price per acre in Dane County land generally has been higher than many rural Wisconsin counties — e.g., ~$18,487/acre for 10–20 acre parcels in recent price analyses.
(Note: Forestland typically trades below median residential land values but reflects proximity to Madison and demand for recreational/rural parcels.)
🦌 Wildlife & Habitat Value
Dane County supports quality habitat for:
Whitetail Deer
Wild Turkey
Small game species
Oak-dominated woodlots provide mast and cover where present
Even modest woodland parcels contribute ecological and recreational value in an otherwise developed landscape.
📈 Overall Land Market Context
Dane County’s overall property market is strong with significant demand pressure from nearby Madison and surrounding communities. While residential and land markets differ from timberland markets, this broader strength contributes to sustained interest in larger acreage properties.
🏆 Investment Takeaways
Why Dane County forest & acreage matters:
✔ Close proximity to major employment and population centers (Madison, WI)
✔ Demand for rural retreats and recreational timberland parcels
✔ Mixed oak and hardwoods provide both wildlife habitat and forest products potential
✔ Limited acreage availability increases scarcity value
📞 Take Action
If you’re considering buying, selling, or improving timber or hunting land in Dane County or anywhere in Wisconsin, the Forestland Experts at Woodland Management Service and Woodland Real Estate can help you maximize value.
Call today: 715-204-9671
🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲
Current Listings for Dane County Wisconsin
🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🦌🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲
Forestland; Hunting, Timber, Investments!
When looking to Buy, Sell or Invest in Forestland anywhere in Wisconsin, there is only one place to call.
When you need an Expert in all facets of Timberland, Hunting Land, and Investment Properties; Call on the Forestland Experts at Woodland Management Service and Woodland Real Estate.
The experts at Woodland Real Estate and Woodland Management Service have over 30 years of experience in working with huntingland, timberland investments throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
When you are ready to get serious about your forestland investments, call on the experts at the Woodland Companies!
Forestland, Huntingland, Vacation Homes, Timberland, Hunting, Wisconsin Forestland, Wisconsin Timber, Wisconsin Hunting Land, Rural Homes
Comments(1)