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401 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI, 53703
Historic Office Building

401 Wisconsin Avenue Madison, WI 53703

For Sale
$1,600,000

COMMERCIAL - Madison, WI

Property Size6,006 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$266.40
Days on Market24

Property Features for 401 Wisconsin Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
DR1,HISMH
Interior features
Private Restrooms, Reception area, Inside storage, Private office(s)
Standard status
Active
APN
0709-144-0712-1
Size
6,006 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
9555

Building Details

Year built
1910
Roof type
Composition
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency: Sprinkman Real Estate
Listed By: Chas Martin · License #57744-90
Added: Jun 30 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 2:06PM
MLS# 2013475

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic commercial office building offers established office space configured as 14 offices. The property is described as beautifully maintained and features a classic brick facade. A remodeled basement lounge/apartment area includes a full kitchen and a full bath.

The building is located at 401 Wisconsin Avenue in Madison, WI 53703. The listing notes a close-in downtown setting near Lake Mendota and the Capitol square.

The property is offered for sale and is described as having a longtime tenant with a current lease. Zoning is listed as DR1, HISMH, and the buyer is responsible for confirming zoning and requirements for the entire building.

Key Highlights

  • Historic commercial building built in 1910
  • Currently features 14 offices with reception area, private offices, and private restrooms
  • Remodeled basement lounge/apartment area includes a full kitchen and bath

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $158.6k $26.40
− Vacancy −$23.5k −$3.91
EGI $135.1k $22.49
− OpEx −$33.8k −$5.62
NOI $101.3k $16.87
6,006 SF · lease $26.40/SF/yr · vacancy 14.80% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.45M
$1.27M – $1.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $101,319 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.33%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.75M
$1.54M – $2.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Mind Evolution Therapy Medical Clinic laura rameker Counselor Christianson Ventures LLC Property Management Company MARY TRAINOR Foster Care Service Dale Decker, LCSW Counselor

Suggested Use

Daycare Center HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Historic office building with 14 offices and a remodeled basement lounge/apartment area with full kitchen and bath.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 401 Wisconsin Avenue Madison, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic commercial building built in 1910; Currently features 14 offices with reception area, private offices, and private restrooms; Remodeled basement lounge/apartment area includes a full kitchen and bath
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