Stratton LakeWaupaca, WI

Living on Stratton Lake

Kusel Lake is a spring-fed, full-recreation lake located near Wild Rose in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Covering approximately 80 acres with a maximum depth of 29 feet, it features clear water and a sandy-bottom shoreline that makes it especially appealing for swimming and paddling.

The lake supports a wide variety of recreational activities, including jet skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, and relaxing pontoon rides. Anglers enjoy fishing for panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye in its clean, well-balanced waters.

With over 70% of the lake bottom composed of sand, Kusel Lake is especially inviting for families and anyone who appreciates smooth, comfortable access to the water. A nearby county park offers additional amenities such as a swimming beach, picnic areas, tennis court, and nature trails, making it a popular destination for both day-trippers and long-term residents.

Whether you're cruising across the water or enjoying a quiet morning on the dock, Kusel Lake offers a relaxed, activity-filled lifestyle in a naturally beautiful setting.

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Stratton Lake Homes for Sale

Lake homes, cabins, cottages, and land for sale on Stratton Lake.

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Stratton Lake – Waupaca, WI

Location
Directions
County
School District
Postal City
Zip Code
Municipality
Elevation
Lake Stats
Full Rec
Yes
Size
87 acres
Ave Depth
10 feet
Max Depth
42 feet
Bottom Sand
15% sand
Water Clarity
Shoreline
2.2 miles
Amenities
Boat Launches
Water Sources
Natural springs
Water Outlets
An unnamed stream
Real Estate
Residential LotsLots zoned residential and not owned by a government body.
71
Vacant LotsResidential lots with less than $20k in assessed improvement value.
10 (14%)
Lots With HomesResidential lots with over $20k in assessed improvement value.
61 (86%)
Primary HomesResidential lots with homes and addresses that matches the mailing addresses of their owners.
23 (38%)
Vacation HomesResidential lots with homes and addresses that do not match the mailing addresses of their owners.
38 (62%)
Home TurnoverThis rate reflects MLS sales only. Many lake properties are sold off market.
1.4 (2.3%)
Ave Assess ValueThe average assessed value of lots on this lake with homes on them.
$341,236
Assessment RatioA state-calculated factor used to align assessed values across municipalities with different revaluation dates.
0.9196
Ave Fair MarketThe average assessed value of lots with homes divided by their muncipal assessment ratios.
$371,081
Total Fair MarketThe total fair market values of all lots on the lake.
$23,480,904

2026 Stratton Lake Market Report

Of the 61 homes on Stratton, this report benchmarks 2025 lake home sales against 5-year performance to highlight key market shifts and project 2026 sales.

Market Summary

  • Market vs Tax: Prices are up 53.4% ▲ vs assessed.
  • Price Trend: Recent sale prices are down 1.1% ▼.
  • Negotiation: Sales at 98.7% of list (down 1.1% ▼).
  • Inventory: New listings are up 114.3% ▲.
  • Sales Volume: Number of sales is up 114.3% ▲.
  • Speed: Days on market (DOM) is down 16.5% ▼.

Average Annual Sold Prices

2025
$523k
5-Year
$529k

Stratton Lake vs Nearby Lakes

Lake
2025
Listed
2025
Sold
2025
List $
2025
Sold $
2025
DOM
5-Year
Listed
5-Year
Sold
5-Year
List $
5-Year
Sold $
5-Year
DOM
Stratton LakeStratton
3
3
$530k
$523k
81
7
7
$530k
$529k
97
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$550k
$455k
46
1
1
$500k
$497k
52
8
6
$469k
$481k
56
-
2
$850k
$758k
223
8
9
$587k
$549k
125
4
2
$838k
$938k
26
15
10
$704k
$715k
68
23
9
$1,878k
$1,885k
77
64
49
$1,299k
$1,248k
139

2026 Stratton Lake Forecast

1
Homes
Listed
1
Homes
Sold

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Dmitri Martin
Owner/Broker, Realtor®
Stratton Lake Specialist

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