Tucked into the rolling hills of Pepin County near the quiet community of Ella in Frankfort Township, this rare 89± acre tract offers an exceptional combination of beauty, productivity, and versatility. With a perfect blend of tillable acreage, hardwood timber, secluded interior fields, and diverse topography, this property is ideal for those seeking a working farm, private retreat, build site, or all of the above.
Accessed by a quiet paved road with power at the street, the land includes multiple buildable locations, each offering privacy and sweeping views. Whether you are envisioning a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a simple hunting cabin, you will find options that fit. The landscape is anchored by approximately 33± FSA certified tillable acres that carry an impressive 77.1 NCCPI rating. Managed organically for over two decades, the farm is currently certified for orchard use and ready for a variety of sustainable agricultural operations.
The remainder of the property unfolds into timber, ridges, CRP plantings, and hidden pockets that create a dynamic hunting layout. Bear Pen Coulee, a deep and protected draw system, forms the backbone of the habitat, connecting finger ridges, bedding points, and a defined saddle that deer use to move predictably between food and cover. These natural features set up well for strategic stand placement, safe access routes, and consistent daylight movement throughout the early season, pre rut, and rut phases.
A centrally located pond creates a key convergence point, flanked by potential food plot locations and surrounded by security cover. Food, water, and bedding intersect here, making it a prime staging area and an ideal location for a box blind or stand. The trail system, newly improved and connected to existing hill roads, allows for easy low impact access throughout the property by foot or UTV. Whether you are checking stands, managing habitat, or recovering game, the trails keep you off the core hunting areas and help maintain long term pressure control.
Conservation minded buyers will appreciate the 26.78± acres currently enrolled in two CRP programs. 5.79± acres are under the General Sign Up, and 20.99± acres are enrolled in SAFE WI Monarch and Pollinator habitat. These programs generate income while enhancing the property’s edge cover, structure, and year round wildlife appeal. Program documentation is available, and the buyer will assume enrollment per CRP terms.
Recreational opportunities abound beyond the property as well. The Chippewa River is just over a mile away, offering quick access for fishing, paddling, and waterfowl hunting. Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River are also just a short drive away via Pepin or Nelson, with additional services and small town charm available in nearby Wabasha and Durand.
Whether you are looking to farm, hunt, build, or simply enjoy your own slice of wild Wisconsin, this is a property that checks all the boxes. With a balance of income, habitat, and buildability, it is a blank canvas with legacy potential ready for your vision.