522 E Wilson St

Madison, WI 53703

$10,500,000
Price
66,646 / 1.53
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Prime 1.534 Acre Redevelopment opportunity in downtown Madison, WI! It is currently the Come Back In, Essen Haus Restaurant and Ruby Marie Hotel located at 508-518 E Wilson St. & 134-150 S. Blair St., this property offers magnificent views of Lake Monona. This versatile lot has city approval for a 164-unit apartment building, a 100-room hotel and comes with an existing historic building - Hotel Ruby Marie but the canvas can be yours to paint, tailor this site to your vision whether it's a grand residential...Prime 1.534 Acre Redevelopment opportunity in downtown Madison, WI! It is currently the Come Back In, Essen Haus Restaurant and Ruby Marie Hotel located at 508-518 E Wilson St. & 134-150 S. Blair St., this property offers magnificent views of Lake Monona. This versatile lot has city approval for a 164-unit apartment building, a 100-room hotel and comes with an existing historic building - Hotel Ruby Marie but the canvas can be yours to paint, tailor this site to your vision whether it's a grand residential project or a mix of luxury apartments and hotel accommodations. The potential for this 1.534-acre gem knows no bounds. Don't miss this rare chance to shape the skyline of downtown Madison. Take the reins of this exciting real estate offering where endless opportunities await.
  1. Listed by Jim Stopple • Madison Property Management, Inc.
  2. Listed by Tony Xiong • Madison Property Management, Inc.

Property Details for 522 East Wilson Street

Present Zoning
Commericial/Industrial, Historic district, Multi-family, Other
Waterfront
Waterview-No frontage
Zoning
multiple
LISTING UPDATED: 09/29/2025 07:42 PM

Property Details for 522 East Wilson Street

StatusActive
MLS #2009723
Days on Market116
Taxes$22,191 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLots & Acreage / 5+ Unit Lot
Year Built-
Lot Size1.53 AC
CountyDane County

Location

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Building Information for 522 East Wilson Street

Building Size-Lot Size1.53 AC

Payment Calculator

$53,024 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$51,175

Property Taxes

$1,849

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 522 East Wilson Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • C/T/V: City
  • County: Dane
  • County Qtr Section: East Metro Madison
  • Directions: 1.534 Acre Redevelopment – Downtown 508-522 E Wilson St. & 134-150 S. Blair St.
  • Location: MADISON - C E01
  • Mailing City: Madison
  • Municipality: Madison
  • Road: Paved
  • State: WI
  • Zip: 53703
School Information
  • Elementary: Lapham/Marquette
  • High School: East
  • Middle School: OKeeffe
  • School District: Madison
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Net Taxes: $22,191.00
  • Parcel ID: 0709-133-1723-0
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Class: Lots & Acreage
  • Land Assess: $195,000.00
  • Legal Description: ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 115, NE 67 FT OF LOT
  • Special Assessments: Buyer to assume
  • Specific Builder Required: No
  • Total Assess: $1,256,600.00
  • Total Assess Year: 2025
  • Type: 5+ Unit Lot, City
Lot Information
  • Acres Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Number of Lots: 9
  • Pasture Acreage: 0.0
  • Tillable Acreage: 0.0
  • Total Acres: 1.53
  • Wetland Acreage: 0.0
  • Wooded Acreage: 0.0
Utilities
  • Utilities Available. (To Lot): Natural gas, Electricity, Telephone, Cable
  • Water System: Municipal water available
  • Waste Disposal: Municipal sewer available
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Items Excluded: tenants personal property

Property History for 522 East Wilson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2009723

$10,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2025

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2009723

$10,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 522 East Wilson Street

Taxable ValueLand$195,000Additions$1,025,000Total$1,220,000
Tax Record2024$22,191 ($1,849 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,796 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,796 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,421 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1880Year Renovated1900ZoningHIS-TL, UMX,CountyDANEAPN0709-133-1723-0

Schools near 522 East Wilson Street

This home is within Madison Metropolitan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lapham Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
O'keeffe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
East High School
Public - 9 to 12
Metro School
Public - 4 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lapham Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

O'keeffe Middle School
Public6 to 8

East High School
Public9 to 12

Metro School
Public4 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 522 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

522 East Wilson Street is a 1.53 ac of land for sale in Madison, WI 53703. This property was listed for sale on September 29, 2025 by Madison Property Management, Inc., it's currently listed at $10,500,000. This listing's school district is Madison Metropolitan School District. Nearby schools include Lapham Elementary School, O'keeffe Middle School and East High School. 522 East Wilson Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1.53 ac of land on a 66,646 sq. ft. / 1.53 acres lot.

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