522 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
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UNDER CONTRACT
1.53 ACRES

522 E Wilson St
Madison, WI 53703

Capitol

    $10,000,000

    Est. Mortgage $63,659/mo*
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    $10,000,000

    Est. Mortgage $63,659/mo*
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    (on 1.53 acres)

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 522 E Wilson St.
    • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    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.
    Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Jim Stopple
    Madison Property Management, Inc.
    Tony Xiong
    Madison Property Management, Inc.
    Source: SCWMLS, MLS#2009723

    Home Details for 522 E Wilson St

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
    View
    Has a ViewView: Water

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Other Structures: Other
    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Municipal sewer available

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved LandStructure Type: 5+ Unit LotArchitecture: 5+ Unit Lot
    Property Information
    Not Included in Sale: tenants personal propertyParcel Number: 070913317230

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $10,000,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Offer-Show

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Madison
    School Information
    Elementary School: Lapham/MarquetteElementary School District: MadisonJr High / Middle School: OKeeffeJr High / Middle School District: MadisonHigh School: EastHigh School District: Madison

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 2009723

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 1.53 Acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 2009723Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractWater ViewWater View: Water

    Around this home

    Neighborhood Overview

    Capitol
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    Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

    What Locals Say about Capitol

    At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 85 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 81 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 55 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 45 % Say car is needed

    • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 42 % Say parking is easy

    • 42 % Say there's wildlife

    • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 34 % Say it's quiet

    • 31 % Say there are community events

    • 20 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 16 % Say kids play outside

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Lkeillorcollins
      "Have lived downtown for 10 years. Love it. So much to do, restaurants, entertainment. The lakes. Easy access to public transportation. "
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    • Nicholas Vest
      "I don’t see as many families in the new multi-level apartment buildings (the high rises). There are some families living downtown, but they might be in condos. The west and east sides outside the square and campus housing have many more families. Downtown is great for the children’s museum, farmers market, and monona terrace has live music, etc. sometimes. Outside of the square, there are nice parks for kids and families with play sets and beaches."
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    • Jillian S.
      "Living downtown is great! Walking distance to almost everything and beautiful old trees and houses. "
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    • Trulia User
      "College kids everywhere, and also government employees, politicians and young professionals. It’s an interesting mix that’s for sure."
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    • Kilee R.
      "This is still really a big college neighborhood. Though there are more families here than elsewhere, it still gives off college vibes"
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    • linda G
      " I love we're I live people are friendly helpful .I've lived here for 19 years love it here it's close to grocery store has stations in walking distance also close to bus stop the school is closed very good school .people are so nice and caring I actually sleep with door unlocked many times how often can you do that in other places I feel very safe here . "
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    • Natasha O.
      "Lots of friendly dogs walking in the downtown area. Close to dog parks. Very close to a dog park with trash receptacles. "
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    • Madelinefritz
      "Close to Bars and restaurants. Close to the lake path. Not close to quality grocery stores. Mosquitos and spiders are plentiful in this area. Housing Prices way too high."
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    Market trends in Madison

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $427K
    $3.33K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    102.4%
    0.3%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $266
    $5    MoM
    Available listings
    555
    149    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Comparable sales

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    Distance
    Property Type
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    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
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    $95,000
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    -
    -
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    $293,000
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    -
    -
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    $207,000
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    -
    -
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    $140,000
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    $81,000
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    -
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    $483,900
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    3
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    $212,500
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    -
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    $514,900
    04/24/26
    3
    1.5
    1,601

    Nearby home prices

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    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    141 S Franklin St #3, Madison, WI 53703
    0.05
    $502,800
    2
    1.5
    1,300
    Off Market
    135 S Franklin St #6, Madison, WI 53703
    0.05
    $549,000
    2
    2.5
    1,584
    Off Market
    141 S Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703
    0.05
    $495,000
    2
    1.5
    1,300
    Recently Sold
    131 S Franklin St #131, Madison, WI 53703
    0.05
    $514,900
    2
    1.5
    1,270
    Off Market
    138-140 S Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703
    0.07
    $924,100
    6
    5
    3,596
    Off Market
    127 S Franklin St #10, Madison, WI 53703
    0.06
    $666,700
    2
    2.5
    1,471
    Off Market
    115 S Franklin St #102, Madison, WI 53703
    0.08
    $646,200
    2
    2
    1,674
    Off Market
    115 S Franklin St #103, Madison, WI 53703
    0.08
    $404,800
    1
    1
    1,022
    Off Market
    115 S Franklin St #105, Madison, WI 53703
    0.08
    $244,600
    Studio
    1
    692
    Off Market
    115 S Franklin St #302, Madison, WI 53703
    0.08
    $789,800
    3
    2
    1,818
    Off Market
    127 S Franklin St #127, Madison, WI 53703
    0.09
    $558,500
    2
    2.5
    1,471
    Off Market
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    0.12
    $310,000
    1
    1
    768
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    May 14, 2026
    Source: WIREX MLS #2009723
    		Contingent
    $10,000,000
    Apr 22, 2026
    Source: WIREX MLS #2009723
    		PriceChange
    $10,000,000
    Price decreased by 5%
    Sep 29, 2025
    Source: WIREX MLS #2009723
    		Listed For Sale
    $10,500,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Jim Stopple, Madison Property Management, Inc.

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    Frequently asked questions about 522 E Wilson St

    • How big is 522 E Wilson St?
      522 E Wilson St in Madison, WI is about 1.5 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 522 E Wilson St?
      522 E Wilson St in Madison, WI is listed at $10,000,000, or about $6.5M per acre.
    • What do residents say about the Capitol neighborhood?
      Residents describe the Capitol neighborhood in Madison, WI as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Capitol, Madison.
    • What are the closest schools to 522 E Wilson St?
      The closest schools to 522 E Wilson St in Madison, WI are East High School (rated 8/10), Lapham Elementary School (Pre-K), Marquette Elementary School (rated 9/10).
    522 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a lot/land. 522 E Wilson St is located in Capitol, Madison. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SCWMLS. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2009723.