Historic Masonic Center Redevelopment
790 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rare adaptive-reuse development opportunity in Downtown Milwaukee.
Type:Hospitality, Mixed Use, Multifamily, Special Purpose
Property size:
63,400 SFPrice / SF:
$94/SF- Added:
- Jan 27, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 116
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 17 at 1:14 pm
Property Features for 790 N Van Buren St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 63,400 SF
- Property subtype
- Hospitality, Mixed Use, Multifamily, Special Purpose
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1889
Listing agent Ted Stratman License #113471-94
Listing office Colliers - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Listing date Jan 27, 2026
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HighLights
- Rare adaptive‑reuse development opportunity in a historic landmark building.
- Prime downtown Milwaukee location near Northwestern Mutual's campus in a high‑growth, affluent area.
- Redevelopment plan for 22 oversized, high‑demand residential units (2‑4 bedrooms, 1,500‑2,500 sq ft).
- Partially completed work includes framed residential levels and a new 22‑stall underground parking garage.
- Opportunity to restore and transform the distinctive exterior of a historic building.
- Envisioned high‑end multifamily residences with potential for duplexes, a triplex, and private rooftop terraces.
Overview
Located at 790 North Van Buren Street in Downtown Milwaukee, the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center presents a rare adaptive-reuse development opportunity. Situated on the southeast corner of Wells Street and Van Buren Street, the property is near Northwestern Mutual’s corporate campus, within one of Milwaukee’s affluent, fast-growing, and high-renter zip codes. The offering presents a chance to deliver large, high-demand residential units in a downtown submarket experiencing population growth, rising incomes, high renter concentration, and limited availability of spacious multifamily layouts. The existing redevelopment plan calls for 22 oversized units, primarily two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations, ranging from approximately 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. Several units are envisioned as duplexes, one as a triplex, and select residences include private rooftop terraces. Partially completed work includes framed residential levels and a newly poured 22-stall underground parking garage. The integrity of the exterior shell offers developers an opportunity to restore, reinterpret, and transform one of Milwaukee’s distinctive historic buildings. The planned operation envisions 22 high-end multifamily residences with direct access and underground parking. The property size is 63,400 square feet.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Wisconsin Demolay Foundation
Charitable Organization
ATM
Atm
32nd Degree Masonic ...
High School
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Milwaukee
- County
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Longitude
- -87.9026304
- Latitude
- 43.041096
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Rare adaptive-reuse development opportunity in Downtown Milwaukee.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 790 N Van Buren St Milwaukee, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare adaptive‑reuse development opportunity in a historic landmark building.; Prime downtown Milwaukee location near Northwestern Mutual's campus in a high‑growth, affluent area.; Redevelopment plan for **22 oversized, high‑demand residential units (2‑4 bedrooms, 1,500‑2,500 sq ft)**.
