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 15 livable rooms with 2 full bathrooms on each of the two main hospitality floors. The living quarters features 3 bedrooms, living room, and kitchen with 1.5 bath.
For sale
$179,000
126 West Railroad Avenue, Bruce, WI 54819
18beds
3,500sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
0.35 Acres Lot
$178,700 Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick faadeOriginal architectural detailsLarge front-facing windowsFlexible interior space
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Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 08:07am
Listed by:
Jake Nelson 715-415-2833,
CB Northern Escape/Ladysmith
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1593959
Originating MLS: REALTORS Association of Northwestern WI

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 18
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Partial,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,500
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 106000920000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bruce
- Municipality: Bruce
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,216
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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