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55 Utopia Circle, Sturgeon Bay — $5,495,000

The Utopia, Where History Lives On The Water.

There is a moment, standing on the pier at 55 Utopia Circle, when you realize the ground beneath your feet exists because of the water before you. This exclusive peninsula was formed when the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canalwas carved through Door County — the 18-year engineering feat completed in 1882 that transformed the region’s economy and made Sturgeon Bay a world-renowned shipbuilding center. The Petersons, the shipbuilding family behind Peterson Builders, Inc., claimed this newly created land and built their estate here. They moored the schooner Utopia at the dock — the 65-foot vessel Fred J. Peterson designed and built in 1946, then sailed around the world. The street still carries her name.

There is a moment, standing on the pier at 55 Utopia Circle, when you realize the ground beneath your feet exists because of the water before you. This exclusive peninsula was formed when the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canalwas carved through Door County — the 18-year engineering feat completed in 1882 that transformed the region’s economy and made Sturgeon Bay a world-renowned shipbuilding center. The Petersons, the shipbuilding family behind Peterson Builders, Inc., claimed this newly created land and built their estate here. They moored the schooner Utopia at the dock — the 65-foot vessel Fred J. Peterson designed and built in 1946, then sailed around the world. The street still carries her name.
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The Art Of Home

On 1.5 acres with nearly 600 feet of meandering Green Bay frontage and a rare 100-foot deep-water pier — the largest and most capable dock in the area — this is more than waterfront. It’s a private marina with direct access to Lake Michigan and the bay, a completely reimagined architectural estate, and a piece of Wisconsin maritime history you can call home.

The Art Of Details

 This is a home that honors its maritime heritage while answering to nothing but the present moment. 7,500 square feet unfold across three separate waterfront parcels — a great room anchored by a two-sided tiled fireplace, a primary suite where the bay greets you each morning, and a covered outdoor kitchen built for long summer evenings by the water. A private office. A home gym. Guest suites that welcome without crowding. An elevator connecting both levels. Every detail earned its place — from the all-natural stone surfaces and designer Italian tile to the Gucci wallpaper
and terrazzo flooring. This is architecture that respects where it stands.

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Renovation Details

See images below to view just some of the incredible rebuild details that the property underwent in 2022.

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Radient Ceiling Heat
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Flooring
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Siding
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Irrigation Lines
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Grounds
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Insulation

Radient Ceiling Heat


Coiled radiant heat loops throughout the home's ceiling in multi-zones covered by reflective foil.

Flooring


The original cement slab foundation was thoroughly inspected and repaired. 3/4 inch terrazzo floor now runs throughout main living area with a slate entry.

Siding


New California Redwood was sourced to

restore the original siding, which was then repainted. New windows were also added throughout the home.

Irrigation Lines


New water lines for landscaping irrigation and lawn sprinkler system.

Grounds


Following the opening of the Sturgeon Bay Shipping channel, the access soil was used to create the now exclusive home site of Utopia Circle. After decades of settling soil, the property needed to be graded and leveled.

Insulation


Exposed plumbing was moved away from exterior walls and the entire home was spray foamed for maximum insulation.

From the Archives: The History of "Utopia" the Schooner

“Utopia” Comes Home: Schooner returns as part of Tall Ships
The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia
The History of the Staysail Schooner 'Utopia'
​​​​​​​Door County Maritime Museum

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The Bay Side of Door County

Sometimes called the gateway to the Door County peninsula, Sturgeon Bay offers a stunning blend of rugged shoreline and refined living. With its historic ship canal, boutique waterfront dining, and proximity to world-class sailing and charter fishing, the city anchors a region unlike any other in the Midwest. Whether you’re watching the tall ships pass or settling in for a quiet evening along the bay, Sturgeon Bay is where the water calls you back — season after season.

Sometimes called the gateway to the Door County peninsula, Sturgeon Bay offers a stunning blend of rugged shoreline and refined living. With its historic ship canal, boutique waterfront dining, and proximity to world-class sailing and charter fishing, the city anchors a region unlike any other in the Midwest. Whether you’re watching the tall ships pass or settling in for a quiet evening along the bay, Sturgeon Bay is where the water calls you back — season after season.
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