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790 N Van Buren St - Humphry Scottish Rite Masonic Center 63,400 SF Specialty Building Offered at $6,000,000 in Milwaukee, WI 53202
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Rare adaptive-reuse development in an iconic historic limestone landmark.
- 83.3% renter population within one mile.
- Partially completed framing & new 22-stall underground garage.
- Prime downtown location near Northwestern Mutual, Cathedral Square & lakefront.
- +56.6% population and +69.6% household growth since 2000.
- Stable, supply-disciplined downtown submarket with resilient rent performance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rare Adaptive-Reuse Development Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Milwaukee
Colliers is pleased to present a rare adaptive-reuse development opportunity at the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center, a landmark positioned at 790 North Van Buren Street in the core of Downtown Milwaukee. Ideally located on the southeast corner of Wells Street and Van Buren Street, just steps from Northwestern Mutual’s corporate campus, the property sits within one of Milwaukee’s most affluent, fastest-growing, and highest-renter zip codes.
The offering represents a unique chance to deliver large, high-demand residential units in a downtown submarket that has seen strong population growth, rising incomes, exceptionally 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. The partially completed work includes framed residential levels and a newly poured 22-stall underground parking garage.
Originally constructed in 1889 as the Plymouth Congregational Church, the building was designed by prominent Milwaukee architect E. Townsend Mix in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It later became home to the Scottish Rite (Wisconsin Consistory) in 1912, with significant additions and enhancements completed in the 1930s by architects Leenhouts & Guthrie. The limestone façade, dramatic massing, intricate Masonic carvings, life-sized statues of the Knights of St. Andrew, and a beautifully preserved tower parapet remain intact, creating a rare architectural framework ideally suited for an adaptive-reuse residential conversion.
While the interior has undergone demolition and early-stage framing, the integrity of the exterior shell offers developers an exceptional opportunity to restore, reinterpret, and transform one of Milwaukee’s most distinctive historic buildings. The planned operation envisions 22 high-end multifamily residences with direct elevator access, internal circulation space, storage areas, and secure 24/7 basement parking.
Surrounded by key demographics, premier employers, and sustained renter demand, and located within immediate proximity to the lakefront, Cathedral Square, the Downtown Business District, and the East Town neighborhood, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center presents a truly irreplaceable development canvas in the heart of a thriving urban core.
Colliers is pleased to present a rare adaptive-reuse development opportunity at the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center, a landmark positioned at 790 North Van Buren Street in the core of Downtown Milwaukee. Ideally located on the southeast corner of Wells Street and Van Buren Street, just steps from Northwestern Mutual’s corporate campus, the property sits within one of Milwaukee’s most affluent, fastest-growing, and highest-renter zip codes.
The offering represents a unique chance to deliver large, high-demand residential units in a downtown submarket that has seen strong population growth, rising incomes, exceptionally 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. The partially completed work includes framed residential levels and a newly poured 22-stall underground parking garage.
Originally constructed in 1889 as the Plymouth Congregational Church, the building was designed by prominent Milwaukee architect E. Townsend Mix in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It later became home to the Scottish Rite (Wisconsin Consistory) in 1912, with significant additions and enhancements completed in the 1930s by architects Leenhouts & Guthrie. The limestone façade, dramatic massing, intricate Masonic carvings, life-sized statues of the Knights of St. Andrew, and a beautifully preserved tower parapet remain intact, creating a rare architectural framework ideally suited for an adaptive-reuse residential conversion.
While the interior has undergone demolition and early-stage framing, the integrity of the exterior shell offers developers an exceptional opportunity to restore, reinterpret, and transform one of Milwaukee’s most distinctive historic buildings. The planned operation envisions 22 high-end multifamily residences with direct elevator access, internal circulation space, storage areas, and secure 24/7 basement parking.
Surrounded by key demographics, premier employers, and sustained renter demand, and located within immediate proximity to the lakefront, Cathedral Square, the Downtown Business District, and the East Town neighborhood, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center presents a truly irreplaceable development canvas in the heart of a thriving urban core.
PROPERTY FACTS
| Price | $6,000,000 | Lot Size | 0.59 AC |
| Price Per SF | $94.64 | Building Size | 63,400 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment | No. Stories | 3 |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project | Year Built | 1889 |
| Property Type | Specialty | Parking Ratio | 0.19/1,000 SF |
| Property Subtype | Lodge/Meeting Hall | Cross Streets | N Van Buren St |
| Building Class | C | ||
| Zoning | C9F(A) - A high-density, mixed-use district (C9) allowing commercial, residential, and transportation-related uses | ||
| Price | $6,000,000 |
| Price Per SF | $94.64 |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project |
| Property Type | Specialty |
| Property Subtype | Lodge/Meeting Hall |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 0.59 AC |
| Building Size | 63,400 SF |
| No. Stories | 3 |
| Year Built | 1889 |
| Parking Ratio | 0.19/1,000 SF |
| Cross Streets | N Van Buren St |
| Zoning | C9F(A) - A high-density, mixed-use district (C9) allowing commercial, residential, and transportation-related uses |
AMENITIES
- Bus Line
- Air Conditioning
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Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (96)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (84)
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 393-0461-000-3 | Improvements Assessment | $1,411,300 |
| Land Assessment | $2,082,700 | Total Assessment | $3,494,000 |
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number
393-0461-000-3
Land Assessment
$2,082,700
Improvements Assessment
$1,411,300
Total Assessment
$3,494,000
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