Former Northland College
1411 Ellis Ave S, Ashland, WI 54806
Versatile campus on Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
Type:Land, Special Purpose
Property size:
400,000 SFPrice / SF:
$30/SF- Added:
- Mar 10, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 63
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 19 at 10:18 pm
Property Features for 1411 Ellis Ave S
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 400,000 SF
- Property subtype
- Land, Special Purpose
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1892
Listing agent Bruce Westling License #WI 33442
Listing office Newmark - Milwaukee
Listing date Mar 10, 2026
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HighLights
- State‑of‑the‑art science building and the region’s newest and largest athletic and fitness center.
- Versatile facilities suitable for various uses: charter/religious schools, college campuses, retreats, research centers, etc.
- Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay amid mature woodlands.
- Includes multiple residence halls, a food production/food bank facility, and a student center with a commercial kitchen.
- Features an award‑winning environmental retreat center integrated into the forested landscape.
- Expansive green spaces, fire pits, and a community garden.
Overview
The former Northland College campus in Ashland, Wisconsin, is available for sale. Founded in 1892, this private liberal arts institution gained recognition for its environmental stewardship and sustainability until its closure in 2025. The campus is set amid mature woodlands and the shores of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. The property includes facilities such as a state-of-the-art science building, a state-of-the-art stadium, the region’s newest and largest athletic and fitness center, multiple residence halls, a food production and food bank facility, a student center with a full commercial kitchen, and an award-winning environmental retreat center integrated into the forested landscape. Expansive green spaces, fire pits, and a community garden enhance the campus’s natural appeal. The property is situated within the ancestral Ojibwe homelands and surrounded by tribal populations. The campus infrastructure and natural resources are suitable for charter and religious schools, satellite college campuses, retreats, camps, and research centers. The property size is 400000 square feet.
Location Intelligence
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Schools
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Ashland
- County
- Ashland
- State
- Wisconsin
- Longitude
- -90.87273
- Latitude
- 46.580008
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
School - Versatile campus on Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
Where is this school located?
The property is located at 1411 Ellis Ave S Ashland, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $12,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: State‑of‑the‑art science building and the region’s newest and largest athletic and fitness center.; Versatile facilities suitable for various uses: charter/religious schools, college campuses, retreats, research centers, etc.; Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay amid mature woodlands.
