Total Lots: 11

Lot Size: 1.5 to 2.5 acres

Price Range for Lot and Home Package: Starting between $1.2 million and $1.4 million

Builder: Bruce Lenzen Homes, Hudson, Wisconsin

Who’s Buying: Families; professionals


The Hudson, Wisconsin, area has seen an explosion in growth over the last decade. As such, much of the preferred land has already been snatched up. However, Bruce Lenzen, owner of Bruce Lenzen Homes in Hudson, has purchased a former estate to create a boutique neighborhood. Seven of the development’s lots feature views of the St. Croix River valley, while the other four adjoin Troy Burne Golf Club. “To have an acreage lot that overlooks the St. Croix River is extremely difficult to find,” Lenzen says. “There are maybe two other single lots that are comparable.”

Located on a private cul de sac, Cove Ridge boasts an oak savannah, dozens of birch trees, and a winding entryway that leads to the top of a hillside ridge. To the west is a nature center featuring hundreds of acres of restored prairie, trees, and walking trails. The development’s landscaping will complement the natural surroundings.

Lenzen says he will design homes that prioritize quality over quantity. “I believe this development is going to attract people who want a very nice, moderately sized home that has beautiful architecture,” he says, adding that homes will likely start at 4,500 square feet and feature multiple styles.