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$10,000,000 -$500,000 (-4.76%) Price Reduced

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Prime1.534 Acre Redevelopmentopportunity in downtown Madison, WI! It is currently the Come Back In, Essen Haus Restaurant and Ruby Marie Hotel located at508-518 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 this1.534-acre gemknows 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.

Full Property Details for 522 E Wilson St

General

  • Price: $10,000,000
  • Taxes: $22,191 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
  • MLS ID: 2009723
  • Updated: 4/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 205 day(s) ago

Location

  • Municipality: Madison
  • County: Dane
  • Driving Directions: 1.534 Acre Redevelopment ? Downtown 508-522 E Wilson St. & 134-150 S. Blair St.

School Information

  • School District: Madison
  • Elementary School: Lapham/Marquette
  • Middle School: Okeeffe
  • High School: East

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas, Electricity, Telephone, Cable

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: 1 to 4.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Zoning: multiple
  • Lot Description: 5+ Unit Lot

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Water View (No Frontage)

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $22,191
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Buyer to assume Special Assessment, Sell in Entirety

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: tenants personal property

Listed by Madison Property Management, Inc.

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Schools serving 522 E Wilson St

School District:Madison Metropolitan School District
NameGradesDistance
Lapham Elementary School
1045 East Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703
PK-20.7 mi
O'keeffe Middle School
510 South Thornton Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
6-81.2 mi
East High School, Madison, WI
2222 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
9-121.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 522 E Wilson St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Price Reduced
$10,000,000
-4.76%
MLS
9/29/2025
Listed
$10,500,000
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Tax History for 522 E Wilson St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$22,191
11%
$1,220,000
5%
2022
$19,929
1%
$1,160,000
15%
2021
$19,693
191%
$1,010,000
10%
2021
$6,774
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$920,000
202%
2020
$6,774
10%
$305,000
10%
2019
$6,156
5%
$276,400
5%
2018
$5,854
-3%
$263,400
—
2017
$6,066
-81%
$263,400
-80%
2016
$31,441
4%
$1,314,900
5%
2015
$30,236
10%
$1,251,900
10%
2014
$27,567
-17%
$1,137,900
—
2013
$33,280
—
$1,137,900
—
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522 E Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703 (MLS# 2009723) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of acres. 522 E Wilson Street is currently listed for $10,000,000 and was received on September 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 522 E Wilson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Madison? You can browse all Madison real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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