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Property Description
Turnkey business opportunity! Well-established, fully functioning bait shop ideally located along the Ice Age Trail with scenic views of the Rock River?perfectly positioned to attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The retail area features minnow tanks and a wide selection of fishing gear, bait, and supplies for anglers of all levels. A fully equipped ice cream shop includes a soft serve machine, hot dog roller, and convenient service window?ideal for trail and river users. The spacious main retail area offers ample display space, plus an additional area with exterior access, overhead garage door, bathrooms, and a small kitchen with sink?providing excellent flexibility for expansion or new business ideas. Outside, a fenced-in side yard?previously used as a large garden?adds even more potential. Continue operating as a successful bait shop or grow into new opportunities in this high-traffic recreational location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 815 S Washington St
General
- Price: $550,000
- Taxes: $2,057 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
- MLS ID: 2019251
- Updated: 3/25/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Business
- Business For Sale: Yes
Additional Information
- Other Features: High Speed Internet, Overhead Doors, Security System
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 to 5 Spaces, On-Site Parking, Paved Lot
Location
- Municipality: Janesville
- County: Rock
- Driving Directions: From I-39/I-90: Take Exit 171B for US-14 W/WI-11 W, then take the Downtown/Court St exit, right onto W Court St, left onto S Washington.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Central Air Conditioning
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
- Utility Description: High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Basement Desc.: None, None/Slab
- Roof: Composition/Fiberglass
- Square Feet: 1,816
- Square Feet Range: 1751 to 2000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Year Built: 1999
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 1
Lot Features
- Zoning: B3
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,057
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Some taxidermy on the walls. (Bobcat and some others) Outside live bait vending Machine-Negotiable
- Inclusions: All inventory and items in store: Over 200k worth of new inventory, minnow tanks, coolers, beverage cooler, stand freezer, fridge, ice cream freezer, fishing 4, lure collection, ice cream equipment, hot dog roller, 2 sheds.
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Schools
Schools serving 815 S Washington St
School District:Janesville School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Elementary School, Janesville, WI 465 Rockport Road, Janesville, WI 53548 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Franklin Middle School, Janesville, WI 450 North Crosby Avenue, Janesville, WI 53548 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Parker High School 3125 Mineral Point Avenue, Janesville, WI 53548 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 815 S Washington St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Listed
$550,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 815 S Washington St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,057
5%
$117,400
—
2024
$1,961
-1%
$117,400
—
2023
$1,971
-10%
$117,400
25%
2022
$2,191
-1%
$93,700
—
2021
$2,208
7%
$93,700
—
2019
$2,060
-23%
$93,700
-9%
2018
$2,685
15%
$102,600
11%
2017
$2,330
2%
$92,200
—
2016
$2,294
4%
$92,200
—
2015
$2,204
—
$92,200
—
2014
$2,203
-2%
$92,200
—
2013
$2,244
1%
$92,200
—
2012
$2,214
—
$92,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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815 S Washington Street, Janesville, WI 53548 (MLS# 2019251) is a Retail property. 815 S Washington Street is currently listed for $550,000 and was received on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 815 S Washington Street? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Janesville? You can browse all Janesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

