The Basics
This is a City of Washburn owned property that was acquired in 2017 in hopes of finding a developer that will transform the property into a viable business. The main building is approximately 14,000 s.f. with the first floor being 6600 s.f., the second floor 5200 s.f., and the basement 2500 s.f. The attached small single level building is approximately 1350 s.f. A full structural report was done as well as an environmental report, both of which are available below. The City had a new Duro-Last roof installed on this property in 2017.
First FloorThe first floor consists of 6,600 s.f. of floor space that is partially partitioned into two separate areas with each having its own separate entrance. |
Second FloorThe second floor is 5,200 s.f. and consists of partially constructed living quarters or apartments with views of Lake Superior, a long open corridor, and a sun room overlooking Main Street. The second floor has its own separate outside entrance. |
Second Building/Basement/ExteriorThe small building to the left of the center building is approximately 1,300 s.f., has its own exterior entrance, and is part of the overall package. The basement is only accessible from the main building. |
The City conducted multiple studies in 2017 relating to this property and to the City in general. Before the City purchased this property, a structural assessment was done. That report came back with positive news, and is available for you to read below. After the purchase of the property, the City conducted and environmental assessment. This report came back with both some positive and negative aspects. That report is also available for you read below. Lastly, a city-wide market analysis was completed. This is a comprehensive report detailing the demographics and economics of the city, as well as a commercial a residential demand assessment. This report too is available for you to read below.
| Property Assessment Report |
| Environmental Report |
| Washburn Market Analysis Report |
OUR GOALTo get the property into the hands of someone with a clear vision and plan |
Step 1Your Vision, Your Plan, Your Development
The vision and plan of action by potential buyers, that will increase the value of the property, is the City's first priority when considering the sale of the property. The City does not have any specific ideas for this property or a dollar amount in mind for a sale price. It is more about the vision and an actionable plan to see the project come to fruition than it is about the sale price.
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Step 2The Process
Contact the City administration. We are happy to show anyone the the property and answer as many questions we can. Submit to us your plan in as much detail as possible. Those plans will go to the City Council for consideration. Once a plan is approved by the Council, a development agreement will be written and approved by Council and the sale of the property will follow.
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Step 3Lets Build Something Better
It is your project now! The city will work with the buyer in anyway possible to get the development under way and succeed. The city can help facilitate various grants and other funding opportunities. While this will be a private venture, the city is here to help you, build something better.
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If you are interested in this opportunity and want to know more, contact us!
Contact: Scott Kluver
Office: (715) 373-6160 ext.4
Email: washburnadmin@cityofwashburn.org
Washburn City Hall
119 Washington Ave.
P.O. Box 638
Washburn, WI 54806
City of Washburn Website
Office: (715) 373-6160 ext.4
Email: washburnadmin@cityofwashburn.org
Washburn City Hall
119 Washington Ave.
P.O. Box 638
Washburn, WI 54806
City of Washburn Website
