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$159,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 21 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Step into a piece of Wisconsin history with the iconic MacArthur Hotel, located in the heart of Bruce, Wisconsin. This beautifully preserved early 20th-century building offers endless potential for investors, entrepreneurs, or preservationists seeking a standout property with timeless character and small-town charm. The building features a classic brick faade, original architectural details, and a commanding presence on W Railroad Avenue?just steps from Bruce?s main thoroughfare. With multiple stories, large front-facing windows, and flexible interior space, this property is perfect for redevelopment as a boutique hotel, restaurant, retail space, event venue, apartments, or a combination thereof. Features 21 total rooms with full bathrooms on each of the two main hospitality floors. The living quarters features 4 bedrooms, living room, and kitchen with 2.5 bath.

Full Property Details for 126 W Railroad Ave

General

  • Price: $159,000
  • Taxes: $1,216 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Wirex_Realtors_Association_of_North_Western_Wisconsin_NWW
  • MLS ID: 1593959
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 172 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Circuit Breakers

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 21

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: 2 Car, Detached

Location

  • Municipality: Bruce
  • County: Rusk
  • Driving Directions: Take Hwy 8 West from Ladysmith for about 10 miles to Bruce. Turn right onto N Main St. Turn left onto W Railroad Ave, and the MacArthur Hotel (126 W Railroad Ave) will be on your right.

School Information

  • School District: Bruce

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Fuel: None
  • Heating/Cooling: None, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Structural Information

  • Description/Design: Multi-Level
  • Exterior Const.: Steel
  • Basement Desc.: Partial, Poured Concrete
  • Square Feet: 4,000
  • Square Feet Range: 3501 to 5000
  • Year Built: 1902

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .5 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0 x 0 x

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,216.71
  • Tax Year: 2024

Listed by CB Northern Escape/Ladysmith

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Schools serving 126 W Railroad Ave

School District:Bruce School District
NameGradesDistance
Bruce Elementary School
104 West Washington Avenue, Bruce, WI 54819
PK-50.2 mi
Bruce Middle School
104 West Washington Avenue, Bruce, WI 54819
6-80.2 mi
Bruce High School
104 West Washington Avenue, Bruce, WI 54819
9-120.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 126 W Railroad Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Price Reduced
$159,000
-11.17%
MLS
7/28/2025
Listed
$179,000
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Tax History for 126 W Railroad Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,217
10%
$77,500
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2023
$1,109
4%
$77,500
—
2022
$1,064
4%
$77,500
—
2021
$1,026
-28%
$77,500
-8%
2020
$1,433
-10%
$84,400
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2019
$1,591
16%
$84,400
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2018
$1,366
-1%
$84,400
—
2017
$1,378
6%
$84,400
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2016
$1,298
-3%
$84,400
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2015
$1,341
21%
$84,400
—
2014
$1,110
-8%
$84,400
—
2013
$1,201
—
$84,400
—
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126 W Railroad Avenue, Bruce, WI 54819 (MLS# 1593959) is a Single Family property with 21 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 126 W Railroad Avenue is currently listed for $159,000 and was received on July 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 126 W Railroad Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bruce? You can browse all Bruce real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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