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Sell my land in
Burlington.

Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Browns Lake lies about 2 miles northeast of Burlington by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Downtown streets in Burlington, Wisconsin
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The w:Burlington Downtown Historic District on Wisconsin Highway 36, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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THE SETTINGKettle Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRacine County · Walworth County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Burlington on the map

THE BURLINGTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Kettle Moraines setting.

Burlington city has 7.72 square miles of land in Racine County, Walworth County. Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains.

Glacial till plains support a transition between hardwood forest, oak savanna and prairie landscapes. Rolling farmland and woodland reflect this meeting of ecological regions in southeastern Wisconsin.

Regional context: Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Burlington intersects 2 county geographies: Racine County, Walworth County. A Burlington mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Racine CountyWalworth County

Burlington by land and water

The Census records 0.25 square miles of water within Burlington, or 3.2% of its total area. It is 14.1 percentage points lower than the 17.3% recorded for Wisconsin. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Burlington city has 4.3 times the land area of nearby Browns Lake CDP (1.79 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Burlington land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Start with the right county for Burlington

Which of Racine County, Walworth County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Kettle Moraines setting

Kettle Moraines belongs to Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Which portions of the tract are open till plain or wooded slope, and what existing drainage and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Browns Lake

Browns Lake is 2 miles northeast of the Burlington reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Burlington resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON BURLINGTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.6752° N, 88.2719° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Burlington ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Burlington

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Burlington ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Racine

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Racine ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Walworth

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Walworth ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Burlington data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Kettle Moraines

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Wisconsin official sources

Wisconsin Surface Water Data Viewer

DNR’s official interactive surface-water and related geographic mapping tool.

Wisconsin groundwater and well data

State resources for well-construction records and groundwater research.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Burlington.

Browns Lake lies about 2 miles northeast of Burlington by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Burlington in context

NSEWBrowns Lake · 2 miles1Burlington · 2.3 miles2Bohners Lake · 3.7 miles3Rochester · 4.1 miles4Lyons · 4.9 miles5Spring Prairie · 5.4 miles6OUTER RING: 5.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Browns Lake2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Burlington2.3 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Bohners Lake3.7 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Rochester4.1 mi · village
  5. 5
    Lyons4.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Spring Prairie5.4 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Wisconsin; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Burlington
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Burlington parcel?+

Burlington intersects 2 county geographies: Racine County, Walworth County. A Burlington mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Burlington property in Kettle Moraines?+

No. Kettle Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Burlington boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Browns Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2 miles northeast of Burlington’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Burlington?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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