Rare opportunity to acquire more than 57 acres within the Village of Somerset, currently operating as a campground and offering exceptional potential for future residential development. Situated directly along the Apple River, this unique property combines municipal infrastructure, significant acreage, and a beautiful natural setting, creating an opportunity to envision an entirely new residential neighborhood in Western Wisconsin.
City water and sewer serve the property, providing an important advantage for future development. The expansive acreage offers opportunities to thoughtfully incorporate residential homesites, green space, trails, river access, and community amenities into an overall development plan, subject to Village approvals. The Apple River creates a distinctive backdrop that could help set this development apart while providing opportunities for premium homesites and preserved natural areas.
The property is currently improved and functioning as a campground, including an existing in ground swimming pool. A future developer could explore incorporating the pool or portions of the existing recreational amenities into a new neighborhood concept, or redevelop the property entirely based on the proposed site plan and overall vision.
Located within the Village of Somerset with convenient access to Highway 35 and Highway 64, this property provides connectivity to Hudson, Stillwater, the Twin Cities metro, and surrounding Western Wisconsin communities. With more than 57 acres, city water and sewer, an established existing use, and a remarkable setting along the Apple River, this is a compelling opportunity for builders and developers looking to create Somerset’s next residential neighborhood.
Melissa Wiegele
651-403-0184
Coldwell Banker Realty
Wiegele Real Estate Group proudly serves the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, providing buyers and sellers with expert guidance, innovative marketing, and exceptional service. Led by top-producing Realtor Melissa Wiegele, the team is committed to delivering a seamless real estate experience built on integrity, communication, and results.
Melissa is recognized as one of the leading real estate professionals in Wisconsin and the St. Croix Valley. She ranks among the Top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide, is a RealTrends Verified Top Agent, and consistently earns recognition as one of Wisconsin’s top-producing Realtors. Born and raised in Centerville, Minnesota, Melissa spent her childhood weekends at her family cabin in Trade Lake, Wisconsin, and has called the St. Croix Valley home since 2006.
Before entering real estate, Melissa worked in airline operations and taxpayer services, experiences that shaped her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service. Today, she combines those strengths with extensive market knowledge to help clients confidently navigate every stage of buying and selling.
Supporting Melissa is a talented team dedicated to providing outstanding client care. Alyssa Nicholson, Operations Manager, oversees transaction coordination and daily operations, ensuring every detail is handled efficiently. Joe Wiegele, Marketing Director, leads the team’s marketing efforts through professional photography, video, digital advertising, and strategic campaigns that maximize exposure for every listing. Jennifer Warnock, Social Media Manager, creates engaging content that expands the team’s reach and showcases properties to a broad audience.
The team’s licensed agents bring experience, dedication, and personalized service to every transaction. Aliyah Albrecht is known for her enthusiasm, communication skills, and commitment to helping buyers achieve their homeownership goals. Ashley Stohl brings a passion for real estate, strong customer service skills, and a genuine desire to help clients through one of life’s biggest decisions. Alison Thomford, licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota with more than a decade of experience, provides expert guidance to everyone from first-time buyers to luxury homeowners.
Together, the Wiegele Real Estate Group combines local expertise, skilled negotiation, innovative marketing, and a client-first approach. Their mission is simple: provide every client with the knowledge, support, and confidence needed to achieve outstanding results.