37.93-ACRE HUNTING PROPERTY WITH CONVERTED BARN IN IOLA, WI SELLS FOR $445,000

A unique rural property along a quiet country road in Iola, Wisconsin has sold for $445,000, closing on March 31, 2026. The 37.93-acre parcel in Waupaca County offered something that's increasingly hard to find — a livable structure, serious hunting land, and room to grow, all wrapped into one package.

A BARN CONVERSION WITH REAL CHARACTER

The centerpiece of this property is a partially converted barn that houses 1,343 square feet of finished living space. With two bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a multi-level layout, it functions as a comfortable full-time residence or a serious hunting camp. The main level includes a bedroom, full bath, and kitchen, while the upper level adds a second bedroom and bath. The unfinished portions of the barn still provide ample parking and storage for vehicles, equipment, or outdoor toys — a practical bonus that standalone homes rarely offer.

The exterior is aluminum and steel, the basement is a full stone foundation, and the living quarters has forced air with central air. A composite deck overlooks a large pond on the property, making it a genuinely pleasant place to spend time year-round.

"Properties like this don't fit neatly into a box, and that's exactly what makes them special," said Al Wisnefske of Land & Legacy Group LLC. "You've got livable space, a working barn structure, a pond, and wooded hunting land — it's a rare combination in Central Wisconsin."

PRIME HUNTING LAND IN CENTRAL WAUPACA COUNTY

The land itself is the real draw for a certain buyer. The 37.93 acres are described as wooded and rural, with natural features that support quality deer and wildlife habitat. The property includes apple trees and space for food plots — details that serious hunters look for when evaluating land. A large pond adds to the wildlife appeal and gives the property a visual anchor.

Located off Boelter Rd, north of Iola in the Town of Wyoming, this type of acreage property in Wisconsin has seen consistent buyer demand, particularly from hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and buyers looking for a rural getaway within a reasonable drive of larger population centers.

"Waupaca County hunting land in this size range continues to attract strong interest," Wisnefske added. "Buyers want something they can actually use — not just look at on a map."

WHAT THIS SALE REFLECTS ABOUT THE RURAL WISCONSIN MARKET

This property sat on the market for 631 days before finding the right buyer, which is a reminder that specialty rural properties take time. A converted barn on nearly 40 acres isn't a traditional single-family home — it appeals to a specific buyer, and that buyer eventually came. The sale at $445,000 against a list price of $469,000 reflects a reasonable negotiation on a property that required a patient seller and a motivated buyer who understood what they were getting.

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If you own rural land, farmland, or acreage property in Wisconsin and are curious what it might be worth in today's market, Land & Legacy Group LLC specializes in exactly this kind of transaction. Visit landandlegacygroup.com to learn more, or reach out directly to discuss your property.