59.44-ACRE EQUESTRIAN HOME FARM IN GERMANTOWN, WI SELLS FOR $1.3 MILLION

A RURAL PROPERTY THAT CHECKED EVERY BOX

This one had a lot going for it. Located at N136W21342 Bonniwell Rd in Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, this 59.44-acre farm sold for $1,300,000 on February 19, 2026 — a price that reflects both the size of the opportunity and the complexity of rural properties like this one.

The farmhouse itself is modest — a 1,890 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home built in 1903 with a farmhouse-style layout. But the house was never really the story here. What drew serious attention was everything surrounding it: the horse facility, the land, the outbuildings, and the water.

The property sits on land zoned A-2, which in Washington County allows for agricultural and hobby farm uses. It was listed as a hobby farm with waterfrontage, and that combination — productive land, equestrian infrastructure, and natural features — is increasingly rare to find in a single parcel this close to the Milwaukee metro area.

WHAT THE PROPERTY INCLUDED

The equestrian setup was the headline feature. The property offered a horse barn, fenced paddocks, and a riding arena — everything an active horse owner would need to move in and get to work. Beyond the horse facility, the acreage also included a pole building, an additional garage, and a barn. That kind of outbuilding inventory takes years and significant capital to assemble, and it's a major reason buyers pay a premium for established hobby farms over raw land.

The land itself had real character: wooded sections, wetland areas, and peaceful ponds added to both the privacy and the aesthetic. A partial flood plain designation is worth noting for any future buyers doing due diligence, but it also contributes to the wetland and water features that made this place feel like genuine countryside.

The farmhouse offered first-floor living convenience — a main-level bedroom, laundry, and full bath — which matters on a horse farm where the day starts and ends outdoors.

"Properties like this don't come together often," said Al Wisnefske of Land & Legacy Group LLC. "When you combine the acreage, the equestrian facility, the outbuildings, and the setting in Washington County, you're looking at something that genuinely stands on its own."

RURAL DEMAND IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County has seen steady interest from buyers looking for rural property in Wisconsin — hobby farms, equestrian setups, and acreage properties with room to breathe. Proximity to the metro area, combined with A-2 agricultural zoning and larger parcel sizes, makes properties like this one appealing to a range of buyers: horse owners, farmers, investors, and people simply looking to put down roots on real land.

This property was listed in August 2025 and went pending in December after 132 days on market — a timeline that reflects the specialized nature of rural and agricultural properties. Buyers for equestrian property in Wisconsin do their homework, and the right match takes time.

"Rural land transactions have their own pace," Wisnefske noted. "The buyers who are serious about this lifestyle know what they're looking for, and when the right place comes along, they commit."

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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.