Brice Prairie has large lots and scenic views of Lake Onalaska
Brice Prairie is a sprawling peninsula with long, flat grasslands, scenic views and spacious yards, bordered by Lake Onalaska and the Black River. "In La Crosse County, in general, finding land to build on can be a challenge," says Brandon Haugen, a Realtor with Re/Max Results who has 21 years of experience selling in the area. "In Brice Prairie, though, it's nice to have space to build on as opposed to city lots that are a quarter-acre large." Only two roads connect the neighborhood to the rest of the county, giving Brice Prairie an air of seclusion, privacy and remoteness, as well as natural surroundings and uninterrupted views of the lake and corn fields.
Newer homes line Huntington Court in Brice Prairie.
Waterfront homes sit near Fred Funk Boat Landing.
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Homes from the 1950s through 2000s, most with an acre of land
Bi-levels, split-levels and ranch-style homes from the 1960s through 1980s make up most of Brice Prairie, with prices ranging from $265,000 to $450,000. There are also a handful of homes built between 1990 and 2000, when the area saw an almost 80% growth in population, according to U.S. census information. These homes are more expensive, selling for up to $520,000. The median lot size is about 1.3 acres, and according to Haugen, "The whole Brice Prairie neighborhood in general has larger platted lots with a minimum of about half an acre. People like having a little more space with their own private well and septic system." Houses don't come on the market often, but plots of land sell between $70,000 and $85,000, usually after only 5 days from listing.
Some ranch‑style homes include detached garages in Brice Prairie.
Lake Onalaska frontage is highly sought after in Brice Prairie.
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Bike trails, boat launches and a canoe trail along the water
The Black River twists and winds around Brice Prairie's northern end. Canoers and kayakers take off from Lytle's Landing on the Black River, which empties into Lake Onalaska. Great River State Bike Trail is a 24-mile-long multi-use trail that goes through the neighborhood and over the Black River. Biking, walking and horseback riding are permitted on trail, which was converted from an abandoned rail bed. Lake Onalaska borders the neighborhood to the south, and residents can launch boats onto the river or fish from Fred Funk Boat Landing or Mosey Landing. "People like the proximity to the lake in Brice Prairie," Haugen says.
Great River State Trail traces Brice Prairie’s eastern edge.
Anglers cast from piers at Fred Funk Boat Landing.
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Activities after school for second grade and higher
Brice Prairie's students attend the School District of Holmen, which is rated B-plus on Niche. Sand Lake Elementary School is in the neighborhood and rated B. The school offers different clubs for each grade, including Garden Club for second, Drama Club for third and Yearbook Club for fourth graders. Holmen Middle School is rated B-plus, and Holmen High School is rated B. In 2024, the high school girls' volleyball team won sectionals for their division and advanced to the WIAA state volleyball tournament.
Sand Lake Elementary earns a B from Niche.
Holmen High’s campus includes a football stadium and track.
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Dining close to home and running errands in Holmen or Onalaska
Angry's Way Out is a neighborhood favorite, serving American food like burgers, pizza and fried fish platters. Red Pines Bar & Grill has walls of windows and outdoor seating to maximize views of Lake Onalaska at its rear. Grocery stores and other restaurants are northeast in the City of Holmen, while shopping centers, department stores and fast-food chains are 10 miles southeast in Onalaska, along Interstate 90.
Hacienda Vieja in Holmen serves Mexican classics minutes from Brice Prairie.
Festival Foods in Holmen and Onalaska are a short drive.
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Private and removed from nearby cities, but not too far away
Brice Prairie has its own EMS and rescue teams that serve the neighborhood. Funds for the volunteer services are raised annually at Rockin' the Prairie, an outdoor one-day music festival with local bands, silent auctions and raffles. Gunderson Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 12 miles south in the City of La Crosse. La Crosse Regional Airport is just across the lake from Brice Prairie. Its flights go only to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a major hub in the Midwest. County Road ZN and County Road Z connect Brice Prairie to La Crosse County, and the neighborhood has no bus stops.
Established streets sit beside open farmland across Brice Prairie.
Wide residential streets invite family walks in Brice Prairie.
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Important to know
Brice Prairie's CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
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