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About Lake Mills, Wisconsin Real Estate
A City of Parks and Sparkling Waters

Welcome to Lake Mills, Wisconsin!

Lake Mills, Wisconsin is a city in Jefferson County, in the south-central region of the state, just east of the capital, Madison. The population of Lake Mills in the 2000 census was 4,843. The city is located partially within the Town of Lake Mills. The city, originally called Tyranena from the indigenous name meaning "sparkling waters" is located on Rock Lake and was named for both the lake and its first mill, built by founder Joseph Keyes.

Its said that the legendary Chief Black Hawk came through the area shortly before the Black Hawk War of 1832, the last stand of the Indians in the Northwest Territories. Following the war in 1836, the first white settlers in the area set up camp at the waterfall between the lake and creek. They renamed the lake, Rock Lake. In 1838, ten years before Wisconsin became a state, an official settlement was established with both its own sawmill and gristmill built on the shores of the lake and was given the name, Lake Mills.

East of town lies Aztalan State Park, one of Wisconsin's most significant archeaological sites. Once the northermost outpost of the Middle Mississippian culture, Aztalan was a fortified village whose culture thrived between 1000 and 1300 A.D. But by the time of Columbus, the site had been deserted, leaving only its pyramid-shaped ceremonial mounds. Today, Aztalan is both peaceful - you can climb to the top of a restored diamond-shaped pyramid (a great spot for kite flying) - and active, when motorcross bike events grab the summer spotlight.

Lake Mills has been called a "City of Parks." At one such park north of town, Tryranena Park, you can swim in the spring-fed waters of Rock Lake. The lake hides a local mystery, stories going back to to pioneer days tell of strange stone pyramids beneath its waters. Abundant with a variety of fish, this 1,371 acre lake continues to deserve its reputation as one of the very clearnest lakes in Wisconsin.

Ideally situated in the rolling green Wisconsin hills, Lake Mills residents enjoy many outdoor activities, including nearby access to some of the finest public and private golf courses in the Midwest. Golf course lots are plentiful in the region and provide both a great setting and ready access to one of Wisconsin's favorite summer activities. Nearby biking and hiking trails, rock climbing, swimming and - with Madison and Milwaukee just minutes away, both collegiate and professional spectator sports are also at their best for Lake Mills home owners.

Lake Mills residents love to follow the legends that have helped to define the community. They love to investigate the tales of underground pyraminds, learn about the ancient travelers of Aztalan, and walk in Black Hawk's footsteps as he tries desparately to lead his people to safety as well as ride with the pursuing soldiers determined to protect and preserve settlers from marauders and terror. They love to invigorate themselves with the endlessly active recreational options that belie this quiet and pleasant area. They love also to immerse themselves, frequently, in a round or two (or more) of some of the finest and most affordable golf in the upper midwest on courses splendid in luxurious greens and autumn colors or stroll along the cool Glacial Drumlin trail. The love to rev their engines at the Aztalan Cycle Club races or Jefferson Speedway, and indulge in a bountiful array of restaurants, boutiques and galleries.

Of course, the great thing about is... there's still room for YOU in Lake Mills, Wisconsin!

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Lake Mills Homes, Properties and Special Feature Real Estate

Because of these special qualities, you would expect Lake Mills, Wisconsin real estate to move quickly. Charming first-time or senior homes, executive estates, recreational properties for active lives and waterfront or other special view properties of all styles and sizes can be found within or near this community.

Lake Mills, Wisconsin real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront or scenic view), active adult communities, ocean frontage and executive properties. Whether you're presently a buyer or seller, I am confident I can help you achieve your real estate goals. Sellers who have been in the area for a while know my reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. My associates and I will mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.

For buyers new to the area, you can rest assured that I will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Recognized expertise, professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction have made Mike Gross the choice of many previous home buyers to help guide their search - from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, golf course lots - all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.

So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Lake Mills, Wisconsin, please let Mike Gross help you find the home or property of your dreams. Contact Mike Gross today!

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