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Barron draws buyers with its public parks and lower cost of living
Barron is a small Wisconsin community known for affordable housing and a mix of recreation, all about 13 miles from the larger city of Rice Lake. “It’s a big draw for hunters and people who want access to county lands. Another thing people move there for is a beautiful community center that has a pool, walking track and lots of physical fitness features,” says Cathy Hansen, an owner and broker with Associated Realty LLC who has over 30 years of experience. “I think people get a little bit of a better buy for their buck than in Rice Lake.” As the seat of Barron County, the town is also home to the sheriff’s office, circuit court and other county departments, and Jennie-O Turkey Store has a large manufacturing plant in the center of town, providing plenty of jobs.
The Barron Flowage passes through Anderson Park.
The Yellow River Fishery Area is known for its unique winding waterways.
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Vintage home sand spacious lots shape Barron’s housing mix
Early 20th-century cottages and midcentury ranch-style homes are the dominant styles in Barron. “It’s representative of the older logging communities, and there are some beautiful homes that were built during those days,” Hansen says. In addition to the vintage cottages, some elaborate Victorian homes sit along the downtown streets. The city has a suburban feel, with sidewalks next to tall, leafy trees planted in front yards. Rural areas outside the city include vast fields and farms along with homes on spacious properties. Homes typically cost between $100,000 and $420,000.
Victorian architecture stands out in Barron’s historic neighborhoods.
Barron’s countryside provides a tranquil escape for residents and visitors.
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Parks, trails and public lands offer year-round outdoor fun
Recreation in Barron includes traditional city parks and rustic nature. Hunting is popular on nearby public lands like the Yellow River Fishery Area, a 700-acre expanse home to deer, turkey and small game, plus trout fishing in the stream. Barron County has over 90 miles of ATV trails, and the 30-acre ATV Playground is about 7 miles west of town. Anderson Park is one of the largest in the city, with a baseball field, playground and swimming pool. Its location on the Yellow River offers fishing and boating opportunities. Indoor recreation is available at the Barron Area Community Center, which has a pool, exercise equipment and fitness classes. Rolling Oaks Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 course open to the public.
Residents enjoy fishing and wildlife watching in Barron’s natural spaces.
Just outside of town there is an ATV playground for off roading enthusiasts.
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Locally owned restaurants and markets fill Barron's streets
Chains and locally owned restaurants line Division Street. Sharpley’s Seasons Café is a casual American spot serving breakfast and lunch. Happy Wok has traditional Chinese dishes and a lunch buffet, and coffee and pastries are available at The Blueberry Line Coffee House in a former railroad depot. Country Lane Market & Pantry sells bulk food and locally sourced items like Wisconsin cheese, fruit and homemade fudge. The store also hosts a farmers market on Thursday afternoons, bringing in vendors from around the region. More groceries are available at KJ’s Fresh Market. Other stores in town include Dollar General and CVS.
Locals like to relax in cozy cafés, enjoying Wi-Fi and homemade treats in Barron.
Residents gather at Barron’s Blueberry Line Coffee House for conversation and fresh pastries.
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Barron High School offers early college and unique extra
Students might attend Woodlawn Elementary School, rated B by Niche, and Riverview Middle School, rated C-plus. Barron High School gets a B-minus and offers early college programs. Students can take courses through the University of Wisconsin or private colleges at low or no cost. The school also has clubs like academic decathlon, competitive e-sports and ice fishing.
Woodland Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Riverview Middle School serves the Barron Area School District.
Barron High School is rated a B- overall according to Niche.
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Highways 8 and 25 connect Barron to nearby cities
U.S. Route 8 and Wisconsin Highway 25 are the main thoroughfares through Barron. Highway 25 offers a north-south route through the region and leads north to Rice Lake. Highway 8 runs east-west across the state and also connects to nearby U.S. Highway 53, which leads about 54 miles southeast to Eau Claire. Health care is available at Mayo Clinic Health System Northland in town.
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On average, homes in Barron, WI sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Barron, WI over the last 12 months is $184,900, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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