1721 Snowflake Pl, Onalaska $959,000 - FOR SALE

6.71 Acres in Onalaska. Read That Again.

Onalaska has been one of the most in-demand communities in the La Crosse area for decades — and that demand has done what demand always does. Lots got smaller. Subdivisions filled in. The parcels with real breathing room got absorbed, built on, or handed down inside families and quietly disappeared from the market. Which is why 6.71 acres here doesn't just feel rare — it genuinely is. The only reason this one is available at all is relocation, and the only word for that is luck.

Tucked into Aspen Valley with direct trail access off the back of the property, this is the rare home that delivers two completely different experiences depending on which direction you're looking. Out front, you're in the community — neighbors, convenience, everything Onalaska offers. Out back, it's trees, wildlife, and the kind of quiet you usually have to drive an hour to find. Bow hunters, hikers, and anyone who's ever said "I just want some land" — this is the answer.

The home itself is built for people who actually live in their space. The main floor centers around reclaimed hardwood floors, a natural wood fireplace large enough to heat the entire level, and a built-in speaker system that makes it clear this wasn't an afterthought. The kitchen is a serious one — designed for someone who cooks, not just reheats...though you can do that. too! The primary suite is on the main floor and earns the word elegant: clawfoot tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, and a walk-in closet.

Upstairs holds three additional bedrooms. The lower level is where the entertaining happens — an expansive rec room anchored by a full wet bar (beer tap, full-size fridge, wine fridge), a gas fireplace, and enough square footage that guests genuinely don't want to leave. A flex room that could serve as a den, office or possible bedroom rounds out the lower level, along with storage that actually makes sense for a home of this size.

The oversized garage features high ceilings and direct lower-level access — a detail that sounds minor until you're hauling gear in from a hunt or unloading after a long weekend.

Views on one side. Privacy on the other. Trail system out the back door. 6.71 acres inside Onalaska city limits.