Osceola, WI Real Estate

Osceola, Wisconsin Real Estate

Located in Polk County, the Village of Osceola is an ideal place to live. The Village provides easy access to State Highways 35 and 243, US Highway 8 and County Road M. It is also positioned as a gateway to the Northeast region of Minneapolis and St.Paul via Highway 243. Home to almost 3000 residents, Osceola is great for recreation, tourism, business and industry.

Amenities
Osceola has an excellent education system. Its school district prides itself on providing a “World Class Education with a Small Town Feel.” The progressive schools of the Village are just one of the advantages of living in Osceola, however. It also has a low cost of living and a healthy tax climate. The average home price in the county is $100,000 – making home ownership very affordable. The business taxes in Osceola are amongst the lowest in the United States; and its sales tax rate is one tenth of that of the State’s! Business is booming in Osceola and you’ll find many of its retail and service outlets located in its historic downtown area.

The Village’s natural attractions are also very impressive. Osceola is located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, an area rife with recreational activity. The St. Croix River, Namekagon River and surrounding fresh water lakes offer canoeing, camping (100 campsites), swimming, fishing, boating, hunting and more. The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers combine for 255 miles of clean water and have lots of wildlife for locals and visitors to enjoy. To take in the full majesty of the St. Croix River Valley, visitors often take a ride on the St. Croix Scenic Railway.

The St. Croix River Valley is home to many artists. The ArtBarn is a 106-year old barn located within the valley and features gallery shows, live theatre, concerts and workshops. Local and international artists alike draw much inspiration (no pun intended) from the valley’s picturesque landscapes.

History
The Village of Osceola was originally settled in 1844. When explorers crossed the St. Croix River, they discovered Cascade Falls and found great promise in the area, seeing it as a great source for water and energy.

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