126 W Railroad Ave Bruce, WI 54819
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About 126 W Railroad Ave
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Circuit Breakers
- Total Bedroom Count: 18
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 2 Car,Detached
- Heating: Forced Air
- List Price: $179,000
- Price/SqFt: $51
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,108
- Tax Year: 2023
- 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.
- Year Built: 1902
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 3,500 SqFt
- Municipality: Bruce
- Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
- MLS Number: 1593959
- MLS Name: WIREX_NWW
- Office Name: CB Northern Escape/Ladysmith
- Office Phone: (715) 532-7300
- Office Email: homes@cbne.net
- Listing Agent: Jake Nelson
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,500 | $1,108 |
| 2022 | $77,500 | $1,064 |
| 2021 | $77,500 | $1,026 |
| 2020 | $84,400 | $1,433 |
| 2019 | $84,400 | $1,591 |
| 2018 | $84,400 | $1,366 |
| 2017 | $84,400 | $1,378 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Bruce Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•104 W Washington Ave
4
Ladysmith Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.8 mi
•115 E 6th St S
3
Flambeau Elementary School
Public District PK-5
13.6 mi
•N4540 County Road I
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,250. Most Bruce, WI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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NASCAR
Hunting
Pro Wrestling
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Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
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Hardee's
Applebees
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Ram
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
Frequently asked questions
About 126 W Railroad Ave
The listing price of 126 W Railroad Ave property is $179,000.
The property 126 W Railroad Ave is a house located in Bruce, Wisconsin, 54819.
Active Listing: 126 W Railroad Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 126 W Railroad Ave are: Bruce Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ladysmith Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Flambeau Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Bruce Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ladysmith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Flambeau Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bruce High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ladysmith High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Flambeau High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,108 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 126 W Railroad Ave has 18 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 126 W Railroad Ave is 3,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 126 W Railroad Ave is 1902.
This home is located at 126 W Railroad Ave in Bruce, WI and zip code 54819. This 3,500 square foot home, which was built in 1902, sits on a 0.35 acre lot. Features: 18 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $179,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Bruce, WI there were more than 2 sold above asking price, over 0 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Bruce, WI increased by 14.3% between May and June 2025.