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E5450 1090th Avenue, Wheeler, WI 54772

New Listing

$550,000

Joe Michels home - renowned architect. Rather than feeling like a traditional farmhouse or suburban luxury home, it feels intentionally designed as a retreat immersed in nature.

The stone fireplace is the heart of the home. Lightly virtually staged.

Many homes attempt to create "cabin character." This one does it.

Expansive outdoor living areas that encourage enjoyment of every season and the property's natural beauty.

Large front entry geets you with beautiful woordwork and warmth.

Walking in your greeted by timeless design that avoids trends and remains appealing decades after construction.

The dramatic great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring exposed timber beams, rich wood ceilings, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Lightly virtually staged.

Walls of glass and thoughtfully placed windows that fill the home with natural light and capture views of the surrounding property. Lightly virtually staged.

Furniture is negotiable with sale of house - pull out sleeper couch for guests/rentals opportunities.

Open concept with exceptional natural light and sight lines.

Multiple living and gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Virtually staged.

View into the kitchen - multiple living and gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Lightly, virtually staged.

Sunroom off of kitchen/dining/living area.

Walk right out to your deck - peaceful Otter Creek setting.

Kitchen w/redwood cabinetry and timeless architecture that avoids looking dated. Virtually staged.

Custom woodwork and a thoughtfully designed kitchen. Virtually staged.

A layout designed around how people actually live and entertain. Lightly vitually staged.

The architectural bones, quality craftsmanship, and extraordinary setting are assets that endure.

Creative lines and views going from main floor to mid and loft.

Middle level Bedroom 1 with private patio. Virtually staged.

Bedroom 1, Original photo. Furniture able to stay for future owners and great for renters!

"You feel like you're on vacation the moment you arrive." Balcony off Bedroom 1

The loft bedroom of your dreams! Loft is more like another floor vs loft. Virtually staged.

Original - the loft bedroom of your dreams! Loft is more like another floor vs loft. Virtually staged.

Thoughtful placement on the property to maximize privacy and views.

The loft overlooks the main level and showcases the home's impressive architectural character.

The architectural bones, quality craftsmanship, and extraordinary setting are assets that endure. Furniture removed w/virtual staging only.

Elements feel intentional rather than added on over time. Furniture virtually removed.

Loft/studio/work from home area with interesting architectural lines and lots of light.

Multiple living and gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining

Additional bathroom here, large and natural light.

Large deck makes you feel one with nature.

Three season porch walks out to expansive deck area.

Otter Creek runs partially through the property.

2 car garage and plenty of additionla parking. Peace and quiet.

2 car garage plus parking spaces and acerage

Anyone looking for a primary resdience with privacy, a second home or a hobby farm retreat? Creative rental options are easy here or; you could have it be your work from home sanctuary.

Rare combination of acreage, condition, and value

What makes this home truly special is the way the design, craftsmanship, and setting work together.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,543 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 878,170 Status: Active

Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Rare Joseph Michels Designed Residence Blending Architecture and Nature - 20+ acre woodland retreat. Experience a rare blend of architecture, craftsmanship, and nature in this custom-designed residence by renowned architect. Nestled among mature trees on a breathtaking private setting, this one-of-a-kind home was thoughtfully designed to bring the outdoors in, with soaring ceilings, expansive walls of windows, and stunning views from nearly every room. The dramatic great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring exposed timber beams, rich wood ceilings, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Multiple living and gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining, while the loft overlooks the main level and showcases the home's impressive architectural character. Designed to complement its natural surroundings, the home features extensive outdoor living areas, allowing you to enjoy peaceful mornings, abundant wildlife, and the beauty of every season. ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7060368

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Other Parking Spaces: 4
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1985
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1543
Total SqFt: 1543
Total Finished Sqft: 1543.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Unnamed Lake
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 975
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 642x1293x663x1286
Acres: 20.16
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: None Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Wood; Other Family Room Characteristics: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Family Room; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Permanent Fuel: Propane; Wood Heating: Forced Air Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Workshop Property Subtype: Acreage; Rural Residential Road Frontage: Paved Streets Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other Sewer: Private Sewer; Tank with Drainage Field Stories: Four or More Level Split Water: Well Waterfront Type: Creek/Stream

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 550000
ListPrice: 550000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: E5450
Street Name: 1090th
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Wheeler
County: Dunn
State: WI
Zip Code: 54772

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 3832
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1543

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 400

Public Survey Info

Range#: 12W
Section#: 19
Township#: 30N

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: PT. NE NW
Listing City: Wheeler
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Otter Creek Twp
School District: Colfax
School District Phone: 715-962-3773
Zip Plus 4: 2603
Property ID Number: 1702023012192100002
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 3832
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare Joseph Michels Designed Residence Blending Architecture and Nature - 20+ acre woodland retreat. Experience a rare blend of architecture, craftsmanship, and nature in this custom-designed residence by renowned architect. Nestled among mature trees on a breathtaking private setting, this one-of-a-kind home was thoughtfully designed to bring the outdoors in, with soaring ceilings, expansive walls of windows, and stunning views from nearly every room. The dramatic great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring exposed timber beams, rich wood ceilings, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Multiple living and gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining, while the loft overlooks the main level and showcases the home's impressive architectural character. Designed to complement its natural surroundings, the home features extensive outdoor living areas, allowing you to enjoy peaceful mornings, abundant wildlife, and the beauty of every season. Warm wood finishes, custom details, and timeless design create a welcoming atmosphere that feels both grand and comfortable. Properties of this caliber are rarely available. Whether you're seeking a private year-round residence, a weekend retreat, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this architecturally significant home offers a lifestyle that is truly unmatched.
Directions: Hwy 25 to County Rd N east to 580th north to 1090th Ave east to property.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

None: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Permanent: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake Details

Lake Depth: No

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes

Outbuildings

Workshop: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes
Rural Residential: Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Other: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Tank with Drainage Field: Yes

Stories

Four or More Level Split: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Creek/Stream: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Deck	29x34	Main
Deck	5x9	Upper
Dining Room	10x12	Main
Family Room	15x21	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	12x24	Main
Foyer	9x10	Main
Kitchen	12x19	Main
Loft	15x21	Third
Screened Porch	13x17	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x18	Upper

Documents

Joe Michels - the architect and home.pdf ›

About the Area Otter Creek ›

Additional Information ›

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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