17 Acres of Tillable Farmland with Gandy Dancer Trail Frontage in Frederic, WI
This 17-acre parcel in Clam Falls Township, just north of Lewis, offers direct frontage along the eastern boundary of the Gandy Dancer State Trail and fertile, open ground recently planted in corn. Imagine stepping out your back door onto a 47-mile recreational trail, watching the seasons change across open fields, and having the freedom to build the country lifestyle you've always wanted. The property provides a peaceful rural setting while remaining just minutes from Frederic for groceries, restaurants, and everyday essentials.
Located off 115th Street with quick access to Highway 35, you'll enjoy quiet surroundings with convenient connections to town. The land is mostly level and usable, making it an outstanding blank canvas for a hobby farm, homestead, country home, or weekend getaway. A recent soil evaluation indicates the property appears suitable for a conventional septic system (buyer to verify with a perk test), and utilities are available along the road. A survey is currently being completed, subject to final township approval.
One of the property's most unique features is its direct frontage along the Gandy Dancer State Trail. Step directly from your property onto 47 miles of year-round recreation including hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The area is surrounded by lakes, ATV routes, public lands, and endless Northwoods adventures, with Balsam Lake and Big Butternut Lake approximately 10–15 minutes away for boating, fishing, and swimming. Governor Knowles State Forest is about 20 minutes away, offering thousands of acres for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing, while Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is about 30 minutes away and renowned for birdwatching, hunting, photography, and scenic drives.
Whether you're dreaming of building a country home, starting a hobby farm, creating a recreational getaway, or simply investing in quality Wisconsin land, this 17-acre property offers outstanding versatility. The combination of fertile farmland, direct trail frontage, road access, nearby utilities, and an excellent location creates a property that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Owner financing is available with 25% down, making it even easier to own your own piece of Wisconsin's Northwoods.
Buyers should verify all intended uses with Polk County and Clam Falls Township regarding zoning, permits, building requirements, and septic approval.

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$103,200 balance financed by the owner. Terms are set directly with the seller — ask about length and rate.

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