Rusk County
Rusk County Wisconsin land for sale. Hunting land, timber parcels, and recreational property in northwestern Wisconsin. Work with Erica Lawton.
About Rusk County
Rusk County sits in northwestern Wisconsin, northeast of Barron County and south of Price County. This is prime hunting and timber country, with deep forests, clear lakes, and the kind of remote rural property that attracts serious outdoor enthusiasts. The county seat is Ladysmith, and the area offers some of the most affordable land prices in northwestern Wisconsin.
Land buyers here are typically looking for large hunting tracts with diverse habitat, timber investment parcels, and recreational land near the area lakes and county forests. The Flambeau River and the Blue Hills provide excellent hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
For sellers, Rusk County offers a steady market for recreational and timber properties. I help sellers understand their property highest-value use and market it to the right buyers.
What Buyers Are Searching For in Rusk County
Buyers come to Rusk County looking for specific features.
Large hunting tracts with mixed hardwood forest, wetlands, and water features
Timber investment parcels with commercial harvest potential
Recreational land near the Flambeau River and area lakes
Remote cabin sites with privacy and access to public forest land
Affordable acreage for buyers looking for value in northwestern Wisconsin
Properties near the Blue Hills recreation area for year-round outdoor activities
What Sellers Should Know in Rusk County
Here is what I tell sellers in Rusk County.
Timber value can be significant. Get a professional timber cruise before listing wooded acreage.
Properties with water frontage on lakes or the Flambeau River command premium prices.
Large tracts over 80 acres attract serious recreational buyers and investors.
Proximity to the Blue Hills and county forest land adds recreational appeal.
Remote parcels with good access roads sell better than land with difficult access.
I market Rusk County properties to hunting and timber buyers across the Midwest.
Rusk County Market Snapshot
These ranges are a starting point for discussion. Call me for a current assessment.
Median List Price
$60,000 to $300,000
Price Per Acre
$2,000 to $5,000 per acre
Common Acreage
20 to 80 acres (recreational); 80 to 400 acres (timber)
Avg. Days on Market
90 to 240 days
Most Common Buyer Type
Hunters, timber investors, and recreational buyers from Wisconsin and the Midwest
Nearby Towns, Lakes & Recreation
Rusk County sits near these communities and recreation areas.
Ladysmith
City / County Seat
Bruce
Town
Tony
Town
Hawkins
Town
Flambeau River
River / Recreation
Blue Hills
Recreation Area
Rusk County Forest
County Forest
Lake Ladysmith
Lake / Recreation
Flambeau River State Forest
State Forest
Thornapple River
River / Fishing
Related Blog Posts
These guides cover topics for Rusk County buyers and sellers.
Selling Land in Rusk County?
Selling land in Rusk County? Timber and recreational demand create a steady market. I know how to position your property for the right buyers.
Get Your Valuation