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815 S Washington StreetJanesville, WI 53548

Commercial · 1,816 Sq. ft. | 0.38 Acres
$475,000 Active

815 S Washington Street Overview

Time on Site:
96 days
Visits:
25

Turnkey business opportunity! Well-established, fully functioning bait shop ideally located along the Ice Age Trail with scenic views of the Rock River—perfectly positioned to attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The retail area features minnow tanks and a wide selection of fishing gear, bait, and supplies for anglers of all levels. A fully equipped ice cream shop includes a soft serve machine, hot dog roller, and convenient service window—ideal for trail and river users. The spacious main retail area offers ample display space, plus an additional area with exterior access, overhead garage door, bathrooms, and a small kitchen with sink—providing excellent flexibility for expansion or new business ideas. Outside, a fenced-in side yard—previously used as a large garden—adds even more potential. Continue operating as a successful bait shop or grow into new opportunities in this high-traffic recreational location.

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815 S Washington Street Facts & Features

  • Type Commercial
  • Sq. ft. 1,816
  • Price/Sq.ft. $262
  • Lot 0.38 Acres

Details

General

Income/Expenses

  • Net Operating Income: 0
  • Operating Expense: 0

Listing Information

  • Sale Includes: Business name, Equipment, Inventory

Building Information

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Water/Waste: Municipal sewer, Municipal water
  • Year Built: 1999

Business Information

  • Business Name: It's A Keeper
  • Current Use: Retail

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Rock
  • Postal City: Janesville

Parking Information

  • Parking Fees/Mo.: 0

Rent/Lease Information

  • Lease Type: None
  • Tenant Pays: N/A

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,057.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $117,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Business Sale: Yes
  • Exclusions: Some taxidermy on the walls. (Bobcat and some others) Outside live bait vending Machine-Negotiable
  • Features: Overhead doors, Security system
  • Inclusions: All inventory and items in store: Over 100k worth of new inventory, minnow tanks, coolers, beverage cooler, stand freezer, fridge, ice cream freezer, fishing 4, lure collection, ice cream equipment, hot dog roller, 2 sheds.
  • Miscellaneous: Internet -Fiber Available
  • Parcel Number: 241 0402200134
  • Property Type: Business/Comm
  • Type: Retail
  • Zoning: B3

Interior

Building Information

  • Total Units/Bldg.: 1
  • Heating/Cooling: Forced air, Central air

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 1816
  • Ceiling Height Max: 10
  • Ceiling Height Min: 10

General Information

  • Basement: Slab/None
  • Stories Total: 1

Unit Information

  • Unit 1 Base Annual Rent: $0.00
  • Unit 1 Gross SqFt: 0

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Onsite Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1-5 spaces, Onsite, Paved

Lot Information

  • Street Frontage: 132
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl, Steel
  • Roof: Composition

815 S Washington Street Neighborhood

Community

53548 (Janesville) Demographics

39
Median Age
279
Population Density (per sq. mile)
34%
College Educated
$55,677
Estimated Median Income
5,548
Estimated Total Home Owners
2,654
Estimated Total Renters
68% / 32%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.
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815 S Washington Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$440,142
Average List Price
$191
Average Price per Square Foot
25
Properties Sold
48
Average Days on Market
66
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

815 S Washington Street History

Date Event Value Agent
5/10/2026Source: South Central Wisconsin MLS Price Reduction
$475,000 -13.6%
3/25/2026Source: South Central Wisconsin MLS Added to Database
March 25, 2026