# 586 N Main Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $595,000 ($25/sqft), built 1986, 23,468 sqft. Est. $3,183/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $595,000 |
| Price/sqft | $25 |
| Square Feet | 23,468 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Lot Size | 69,696 sqft (1.60 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,009 |
| Estimated Insurance | $174 |
| **Total** | **$3,183** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1986
- 1.60 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Prime redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Downtown Richland Center. The Old Jefferson School offers approximately 23,468 sq ft in an unbeatable walkable location near bars, restaurants, shops, the hospital, and downtown amenities. This ADA-compliant all-brick landmark is ready for its next chapter, with potential for apartments, senior living, mixed-use redevelopment, community space, and countless other investment opportunities. Seller indicates the building could accommodate up to 18 units. Features include a large cafeteria/gym area, a full kitchen, shared student bathrooms, a boiler-heating system throughout, an updated pitched roof in 2018, a playground area, and additional space for expanded parking. A rare opportunity to revitalize a historic property while potentially exploring grants, tax credits, or redevelopment assistance programs for community-focused projects.

## Location

- **Address:** 586 N Main Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
- **County:** Richland
- **Coordinates:** 43.339753, -90.387087
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.339753,-90.387087

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Tommy Van Ess
- **Brokerage:** First Weber, Inc.
- **Broker Phone:** 6088367433
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.firstweber.com/SCWMLS:2023269)

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**MLS#:** 2023269 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20
**Source:** listhub

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