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summer 2024 in Door County

Summer in Door County.....is there anything better?  A green peninsula (that's a car ride from several major metropolitan areas) surrounded by water, with boating, fishing, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, picnics in the sun, fantastic food, fantastic art opportunities from galleries to concerts (mostly free!) to theater...superb food and wine, homemade ICE CREAM, lighthouses, counting the stars at night, sunsets over the Bay, sunrises over the Lake.....

And I'm just touching the surface!  Summer in Door County is the stuff memories are made of....and that is why people keep coming back, and why vacationers turn into seasonal or year-round residents.  

A MORNING SUNRISE OVER LAKE MICHIGAN

Door County is a year-round destination.  From late April through early November, we are BUSY.  And then we are busy during the holiday season.  If we have snow (we did not this winter of 2024, but now that it's spring...we have snow in the forecast) we are even quite busy in January, February and March with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice sailing, ice skating...Door County is know for the arts, for silent sports, for all things water-related, for great food and fantastic beverages (from wine bars to breweries to old-fashioned shakes and malts) and SO much more.  

Ellison Bay Sunset at the public Ellison Bay Women's Club Beach

So maybe you're ready to make Door County a permanent part of your life.  Perhaps you want to start in a small way--with a property that generates Door County rental income.  Or maybe you're searching for a place to enjoy your retirement years.   You may have been discussing the scenario that you want YOUR kids to have Door County summer memories, the way you do--of lunch at Wilson's, swimming at Nicolet Beach, evenings at the Skyway Drive-In Theater, creating memories (and take-home treasures) at Hands-On Art Studio, riding a ferry to Washington Island, building castles on the shore and watching the waves crash over the swim dock at the Sister Bay Beach, taking a hike through Newport State Park, kayaking past Whitefish Dunes State Park.....there are SO many wonderful things to experience in Door County.  If you're ready to make Door County a permanent part of your life, we have a few recommendations for GREAT homes, condominiums and vacant land to start your Door County real estate purchase journey.  Read on!

5 properties you should see NOW to be ready for

summer 2024 in Door County

1.  10690 Regatta Way #508, Yacht Club at Sister Bay, Sister Bay, WI 54234.  The Yacht Club at Sister Bay is your year-round dream Door County vacation getaway.  Located RIGHT next to the Sister Bay beach, it enjoys location-location-location!  Walk to Sister Bay restaurants (everything from casual eateries to fine dining), shopping, the library, even bowling!  Best of all, Yacht Club at Sister Bay has an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room for owners and guests, and a club room on the third floor of the pool building with wonderful water views that is for owners only!  This unit is offered fully furnished and appointed, comfortably sleeps 4 and you can use rental income to offset your purchase.  Learn more about 10690 Regatta Way #508, Sister Bay, WI 54234 here.  

2.  10685 Commodore Circle #602, Sister Bay, WI 54234.  Crows Nest Estates is a private community of high-end homes at the shore of Green Bay with a TRAM to take owners and their guests down to the shore1  This 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home boasts a high level of finish, hardwood floors, a newly remodeled kitchen and bath, a deck and a patio and one can walk right into downtown Sister Bay.  This is a fantastic opportunity for year-round or vacation living, learn more about 10685 Commodore Circle #602, Sister Bay, WI 54234 by checking here.  

3.  7585 Meadow Ridge Road, Egg Harbor, WI 54209.  This is a popular spot for vacationing OR year-round living just south of downtown Egg Harbor with all of its charms and year-round amenities!  You can use rental to offset your purchase, or not rent at all.  There are on-site, year-round amenities here, and this unit has been recently updated.  Learn more about Egg Harbor living at 7585 Meadow Ridge Road, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 here.  

4.  11926 Anderson Court, Ellison Bay, WI 54210.  This new construction is move-in ready!  Cottage Glen at Ellison Bay is a simply lovely enclave of condominium homes from duplex to fourplex to single family living, all carefully situated on 40 acres of meadow and wood within walking distance of downtown Ellison Bay and all of its charms.  This is a free-standing 2 bedroom plus den/office, 3 bath home with an attached garage.  Cottage Glen offers some of Door County best amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, tennis and pickle ball courts, fitness center, an owner lounge, walking trails and close access to the Ellison Bay Women's Club Beach!  This property is just waiting for your custom touches--you can move right in!  Learn more about our listing at 11926 Anderson Court, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 by checking here and call us for your private tour today.  

5.  Vacant land just north of downtown Sister Bay in Liberty Grove--perfect to build your Door County dream home.  This vacant land, conveniently located just north of downtown Sister Bay in Liberty Grove, has two separate 10-acre parcels for sale, close to downtown, but with ten acres, you have a decidedly "country feel".  This acreage is dotted with rustic Door County stone fences and has a nice mix of hardwoods and pine, plus lovely eastern-to-western exposure for all day light!  If you are thinking about building over the next few years, this Door County vacant land for sale in Liberty Grove is ideal for your new home.  Learn more about this Door County acreage for sale here.  

Door County Spring Wildflowers

This is just a small offering of fantastic Door County properties for sale.  You can search the entire Door County Multiple Listing Service with ease at our site, which is updated directly from the MLS and it also has has all the new Door County listings daily.  If you would like to custom-tailor your Door County property search, you can choose your property type, your locations, your price point range and more by using our moredoorcounty.com custom property search page, too.  

Summer in Door County is right around the corner!  If you would like more information on these properties, or any other Door County listing, please contact me today!  We'd be delighted to help turn your Door County vacations into Door County traditions, and I am an Accredited Buyer Representative.  Let's start your Door County home search today!  

A visit to Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

5 Door County properties to see NOW to be ready for summer 2024

Door County Real Estate Market

Predictions for 2024

So, we're riding into the middle of the first quarter of 2024, and we've had a chance to shake off all of the holiday vides and get back into the thick of things.  And although we've had an incredibly mild winter as of this writing AND even though Punksutawney Phil did not see his shadow and an early spring is predicted, we're right in the heart of February now with some snow predicted, so it's a great time to predict what I think the rest of the year will bring for Door County real estate.

1.  The Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates until late summer or autumn in 2024 (if at all).  In the interim, I feel as though the best we can hope for is that rates do not go UP any more.  This is going to be because, despite some very positive economic news, inflation remains high and I feel it will remain high.  So those interest rate dips that come and keep us in the sixes and sevens will likely stay around for a while.  If you want to talk to a local, Door County lender about our market, please contact me for more information on local banks that we do a great deal of real estate-related business with.

2.  Inventory under $400,000.00 will remain very, very tight in northern Door County in 2024.  As of this writing, there are only a few homes/condos available in this price point north of Sturgeon Bay for residential homes and/or condominiums and even Sturgeon Bay has property under $400,000.00 going under contract with multiple Offers.  

3.  Buying properties for rental will not be a driving force in the Door County market as much as it has been from 2020-2023.   With sweeping changes in Door County rental restrictions in 2023 in most or even all municipalities, you will not see as many properties transferring to be used for short-term rental.

4.  Vacant land inventory will remain at historic lows throughout Door County.   This will follow the patterns set from 2021-2023---people are buying to hold and build in the future, especially Generation X buyers that will be eying up retirement over the next decade.

5.  Waterfront and water view properties will remain at premium prices.   There are just too many people that want our limited waterfront and water view inventory, so this market will remain strong, especially on the Green Bay side of the Peninsula.  To view current Door County properties for sale, check here.

The real estate market will remain tight in 2024, but it will not see the historic, record-setting pace that we had in 2021 and 2022, simply because our inventory is going to be limited.  What can you do to prepare?

1.  If you are using financing, get pre-approved.   As noted above, we'd be delighted to assist you in discovering local lenders that are familiar with our Door County real estate market.

2.  Register for a free, personalized Door County property search.  Our search will bring up the entire list of available  properties in the Door County MLS.  Please check the boxes for "home, condominium or land" (or multiple) and choose "Door County" from the drop-down box box on the left (if you know your towns and villages, please set those up, too, and choose number of bedrooms and baths if you are looking at a home or condominium.  Please also choose your price points in those boxes to better assist in your search.  Set up your free, personalized Door County property search here.  

3.  Contact me to set up a property tour.  Call me to make sure the properties that you are viewing are still available and let me know your travel dates.  Our office will do our best to assist you in touring as many properties as possible, but we do usually have to make appointments in advance, so the earlier you call, the better.  Contact me today to assist with any upcoming Door County property search.  

If 2024 is the year to purchase your Door County dream home, condominium, or vacant land to build in the future, the time to start searching is SOON to be ready for the summer of 2024.  Contact me for more details on starting your home search and on current Door County real estate market conditions reports today!

Door County Real Estate Market

Predictions for 2024

Crows Nest Estates Waterfront Condominium for Sale

10685 Commodore Circle, Sister Bay, WI 54234

Throughout my Door County real estate career, I've regularly represented and sold beautiful multi-million dollar homes at our many waterfront and water view communities:  Hidden Harbor, Mariners Pointe, Anchorage Cove, Sister Bluff Estates, Yacht Harbor Shores, Shore View, The Shores, Marina View Condominiums and others.....I regularly sell beautiful waterfront and water view homes and condominiums and waterfront and water view land.

But Door County's best-kept secret is Crows Nest Estates in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.....and the owners there truly like it that way--a quiet, close-knit community.

Crows Nest Estate Condominiums came to fruition in the early 2000s when the former Jane Blossom Estate was developed in an incredibly conscientious manner----light development on over thirteen acres of gorgeous bluff and waterfront land with over 400 feet of common area shore.  The development was originally intended to have 11 buildings--a total of 22 homes on over 13 acres (the density could have allowed for 100 homes or more), with public sewer and water, and a short walk to downtown Sister Bay.  

CROWS NEST OWNERS' PATIO AND TRAM TO THE SHORE

Yet this is a private paradise, and the owners that that very seriously.  A few years ago the Crows Nest Estates owners joined together and purchased what was to be building site 10, next to unit 11, which created a gorgeous natural area, with mature trees, flowering shrubs and year-round perennials that are native to Door County...sweet peas, cornflowers and incredible autumn colors.

We are delighted to offer a four bedroom, partial water-view unit with full access to this incredible shorefront at Crows Nest Estates.  Our new listing at 10685 Commodore Circle, Unit 602, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234 is a newly-remodeled home that has all the features you want in a year-round Door County home or a Door County vacation home.

BEAUTIFUL IN ALL SEASONS

We are currently offering a four bedroom home for sale at Crows Nest Estates.  All of the main living is on one level--laundry room, powder room, great room with fireplace, a lovely remodeled gourmet kitchen, a dining room with a partial, seasonal water view and so much more.  The deck off the the great room offers the best of the views--woods and water.

GOURMET KITCHEN

This main floor offers a guest bedroom with an en-suite bath, and the primary suite is luxuriously appointed with a remodeled bath with dual sinks, a large walk-in closet, and a lovely soaking tub.

A lower level offers a large entertainment room with a walk-out patio and a wet bar---perfect for year-round gatherings!

This level also offers two bedrooms (one currently being used as an office), and two full baths.  There is also a mechanical room with storage and a large storage room. 

WALK-OUT PATIO OFF OF ENTERTAINMENT ROOM

Of course, there is a large, two-car, attached garage on this condominium home, with additional storage above the garage.

With only twenty families to call the exclusive enclave of Crows Nest Estates Home, this low-density Door County development close to downtown Sister Bay (yet worlds away) may truly be your dream home! 

To learn more about our 4 bedroom home for sale at Crows Nest Estates at 10685 Commodore Circle, Unit 602, Sister Bay, WI 54234, check here.  

Of course, we represent homes and condominiums throughout Door County and can assist with all of your Door County real estate purchase needs (we help sellers, too)!  If you're buying or selling Door County real estate, we can offer expert advice.  To learn more about our inventory and to search the entire Door County Multiple Listing Service, please visit out site at moredoorcountycom today.  

Crows Nest Estates Waterfront Condominium for Sale

10685 Commodore Circle, Sister Bay, WI 54234

Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condomium for Sale

As a litttle gift over the holidays, we introduced a wonderful unit at the Yacht Club at Sister Bay for sale.....just in time for the 2024 season.

What a way to start 2024!   The Yacht Club at Sister Bay is located in the heart of downtown Sister Bay on the sparkling shores of Green Bay and within walking distance to basically everything in downtown (or updown).  Downtown establishments within a three block radius (walking) of the Yacht Club at Sister Bay.   One can walk to dining (Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, Roots Inn & Kitchen, Wild Tomato, Skipstone Coffee, Analog, Grasse's Grill, Door County Creamery, Husby's, Earl's Sister Bay Bowl, Crain's Kitchen, Lure, Stabbur, Boathouse on the Bay, CHOP....and there are more choices if you walk a few blocks "uptown").

As for walking to shopping...we just found out that Trilliant Diamands will be expanding into Sister Bay in 2024 about a block away at The Dorr Hotel!  Also within walking distance:  Zeke's (across the street from the beach with all you need for a beach day), Skal at Al Johnson's , Points North, On Deck (with it's "shops inside the shop" for all ages), and Yacht Club at Sister Bay is also only three blocks to Country Walk Shops and Dining, with groceries, dining and great stores like Beach Baby, Twisted Tree at the Pharm, Aspire Aveda Salon, Hometown Pharmacy and so much more!

This is a wonderful Door County waterfront community where you do not HAVE to rent, but many owners enjoy renting their unit, with a wonderful onsite management team.  It is also located directly next to the Sister Bay Beach, and across from the Sister Bay Marina.  One can see sunsets at the Marina, listen to free concerts throughout the Village, and enjoy so much more.  Walk to the public library, the post office, and enjoy Sister Bay in all seasons.  Winter will bring fun to the nearby Sister Bay winter sports park and the public dog park.  The Yacht Club at Sister Bay allows owners to bring their pets, but not renters.

This property is also beautiful in ALL seasons, with lovely water views at the edge of Green Bay:

We are offering a recently remodeled, one bedroom, one and one-half bath unit that sleeps four, fully appointed, decorated and ready for your personal use in 2024 or to be entered into the rental pool for 2024 (some reservations exist, contact us for details).  It offers a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace for chilly evenings, a balcony deck over the shore, gorgeous views and all furnishings.  It is also at the edge of the property, offering wooded privacy.  To learn more about our waterfront condominium listing in Sister Bay, Wisconsin at 10690 Regatta Way, Unit 558, Sister Bay, WI 54234 please check here.  

The Yacht Club at Sister Bay also features an owner's clubhouse with water views (perfect for larger gatherings), kayak storage and kayaking, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, tennis, a private marina and much more.  It's a second-floor unit accessible by elevator.  This community is located right next to Sister Bay's sandy beach, it's the best of all worlds.

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity to own at the Yacht Club at Sister Bay, check here.  

If you're looking to enjoy Door County vacations on the shore in 2024, or for a condominium that you can use year-round, or for a condominium that allows you to rent AND use--this waterfront condominium unit for sale at the Yacht Club at Sister Bay fits that bill!  We'd be happy to assist you in sending more information and planning your private tour.  To view more about this Sister Bay waterfront property for sale or to view the entire Door County Multiple Listing Service today, please contact me for more information now.

5 Door County Properties

You should BUY NOW to be ready for 2024

We're entering the holiday season, and you have a lot on your mind!  However, first and foremost--if you did NOT find your Door County property in 2023, there is ample time to look at some GREAT inventory to be ready for spring/summer of 2024.

We have assembled a list of some of the loveliest Door County homes, condominiums and vacant land available NOW to purchase, in order to help make 2024 the year you can start living "Door County".  Learn more now:

1.  Vacant land off Highway 42, just outside of Sister Bay, Wisconsin:   We have two ten acre parcels (each offered separately) just outside of Sister Bay and in the Town of Liberty Grove portion of Sister Bay zip code 54234 (lower taxes than being in Sister Bay Village) that would be PERFECT to build your Door County dream home in 2024.  Both ten-acre parcels offer both decidulous and evergreen trees, stone fences, native plantings, and scenic views.  The southern lot will offer more westerly views for more afternoon sunlight.  These 10 acre Door County parcels of land for sale are each offered at $249,000---addresses to be assigned.  To learn more about this Door County vacant land for sale, visit moredoorcounty.com  

2.  10966 Hillcrest Road, Sister Bay, Liberty Grove, Wisconsin 54234:  This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to enjoy Door County year-round in a lovely 3 bedroom home (with 4th bedroom den), on a large lot just outside of downtown Sister Bay.  This home offers an open floor plan for kitchen and dining, and then two large rooms for entertaining (one with a Door County fireplace), a dedicated pimary with a large walk-in closet and huge en-suite bath, a private back yard off of a large deck, and even partial water views from the second-story balcony off of the primary suite!  It has a three-car garage and is a short distance from all of the charms of downtown Sister Bay (and has public utilities, too).  Learn more about our 3 bedroom home for sale in Sister Bay on Hillcrest Road here. 

3.  Five Acre Parcel off of Old Lime Kiln Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234:  If you are looking for one of the prettiest pieces of acreage, with woods and meadow, in northern Door County, this may be exactly what you are looking for!  Off of paved, shared drive (less work for access), you will find a lovely hardwoods fronted by meadow acreage in an area close to Ephraim, Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor--truly a wonderfully central location.  This 5 acre lot is lovely in all seasons, and is offered for $190,000 and will be the perfect place to build your Door County dream home for 2024 and beyond.  To learn more about this 5 acre Door County lot for sale, visit moredoorcounty.com  

4.  11042 Lakeview Road, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin 54234:  This is one of the loveliest Door County farmhouses for sale on 10 acres that you could possibly find.  Built in the early 1900s and lovingly remodeled and refurbished, it combines the very best of the old and new, including 3 en-suite baths, a sunroom with fireplace, hardwood floors, walls of (new) windows, built-in cabinetry and SO much more.  You will be absolutely wowed by this very special Door County property for sale where you can create year-round memories with room for family and friends.  For more information on this absolutely lovely 4 bedroom Door County farmhouse for sale on 10 acres, check here.  

5.  Luxury waterfront condominium for sale at 11025 Liberty Park Lane, Unit 5, Sister Bay, WI 54234:  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy life on the shore the way it was meant to be!  Close to downtown Sister Bay yet uniquely "away from it all"  a four bedroom home with 4 full and 2 half baths, living room and entertainment room, 2 car zero clearance garage, loft/den, 3 fireplaces, exceptional level of finish and oh--those waterviews!  And you will be able to walk-right out to the shore from your own luxury condominium for kayaking, swimming, boating and so much more.  Learn more about our Sister Bay waterfront listing at 11025 Liberty Park Lane #5, Sister Bay, Liberty Grove, WI 54234 here.  

These are just a few of our featured properties that could be YOURS to enjoy the 2023 holidays or to enjoy for the 2024 season!  You can visit our site to view these homes and to view the entire Door County MLS today.  View all Door County properties for sale through the Door County MLS and set up your own personal search today at moredoorcounty.com

Top 5 Door County Properties you should BUY NOW