Shaping Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Walworth County, WI

Elkhorn, WI—known for its strategic location near I-43 and its position as the Walworth County seat—is seeing a wave of commercial and mixed-use development potential. From industrial parks to multifamily-ready parcels, 2025 could mark a tipping point for investors and occupiers alike in this southeastern Wisconsin hub. Below are several standout land opportunities and what they mean for the broader commercial real estate market:

Creekside Community Development

📍 14.37 acres at Walworth East Submarket
With B5 zoning and proposed uses spanning retail, office, and multifamily, this raw land along Deere Rd is drawing attention due to its central access and commercial utility. Asking between $2.9M and $3.9M, this site is well-positioned near 25,170 cars per day on County Rd NNElkhorn.

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Elkhorn Development Land (Near Harvest Way)

📍 197 acres of vacant land
One of the largest listings in the region, this site is targeted for commercial development. With parcels YA440200002 and YUNE00034A, this opportunity lacks utility connections but offers immense scale for long-term planning. Price withheldElkhorn.

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N Elkhorn Highway District (NW corner of I-43 & Hwy 67)

📍 280 acres for industrial park development
This is Elkhorn’s premier large-scale industrial site, ideally situated along I-43 with dual frontage and utility infrastructure underway. Leasing parcels from 0.06 to 5.74 acres creates flexible entry points for logistics firms and developersElkhorn.

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1311 S Lincoln St – Lot C

📍 27.58 acres zoned A1 (Agricultural)
Currently agricultural but proposed for commercial use, this site offers long-term upside, especially given its size and location near other developing corridors. Price withheldElkhorn.

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Investor and Occupier Impacts: A Market at the Tipping Point

Upside for Developers and Land Investors:

With multiple sites exceeding 100 acres and zoning categories spanning R4 to B-6, Elkhorn is clearly preparing for future population growth and logistics demand. Developers willing to invest in infrastructure may secure long-term yields through mixed-use, industrial park, and multifamily plays.

Optionality for Owner-Users and Occupiers:

Smaller parcels like those on Morrissey or in the Elkhorn Business & Industry Park allow for immediate industrial or light manufacturing use. Owner-occupiers can establish a foothold now in a market poised to benefit from spillover from Janesville, Lake Geneva, and even the northwest Chicago suburbs.

Portfolio Stability with Value-Add Potential:

Whether you’re looking at a raw agricultural conversion (Lincoln St) or a ready-to-deploy pad site (Tasch Dr), Elkhorn provides both greenfield and repositioning opportunities that can serve institutional or family-office investors.

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These are just a few of the many opportunities we track. The most compelling sites are off-market parcels, redevelopment-ready assets, or landlord-direct deals. Let our team of commercial real estate agents in Elkhorn help you unlock value in 2025.

Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.

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