511 Franklin St

511 Franklin St, Wausau, WI 54403

  • For Sale $399,900
  • Property Type Other
  • Property Size 4,819 SF
  • Year Built 1908
  • Date Updated Mar 28, 2025
ATTENTION INVESTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS! Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Wausau history and a great rental property at the same time! Formerly known as the Rosenberry Inn (named after Judge Rosenberry who lived in the property in the 1930’s), the Bougainvillea Bed & Breakfast consists of 8 individual units, each with its own private bathroom and kitchenette. The units are fully furnished, and romantically capture the feeling of a bygone era. Each room is unique in its own way, and there is a large central kitchen and dining room on the main level which can be rented out for extra income. Full laundry services are on-site in the basement, and there is ample private parking behind the building. Currently each unit is rented on a weekly basis serving as premier short-term housing for guests who visit Wausau from all over the country. All systems in the property have been updated and kept in good repair, and the seller is including a 1-year home warranty with the sale. When fully rented, this property is a ‘Cash-Cow’, bringing in around $8,000/month. As an added bonus, this can be purchased along with 512 Franklin St, known as the “Devoe House”. Originally built by William DeVoe around 1834, it is thought to be Wausau’s oldest surviving property, and consists of 2 beautifully updated studio units, bringing in appx. $2,000/month when fully rented. Both properties (10 units total) may be purchased as a package for $549,900. Come see these beautiful historic properties today! Property is Agent Owned.
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Highlights

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Basement: Full
  • Cooling: Wall Unit A/C
  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Description: Wood Siding
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • General: Smoke Detector
  • Heating - Fuel Type: Gas
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Type: Radiant Floor
  • Lot Size: Under 1/2 Acre
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle Roof
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City Water

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  • Walk Score ®

    90/100 Walker's Paradise
  • Bike Score ®

    76/100 Very Bikeable
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  • City Wausau, WI
  • Zip Code 54403

Points of Interest

  • Mobil

    0.39 miles

  • BP

    0.46 miles

  • Kwik Trip

    0.56 miles

  • BMW Fuel Mart

    0.73 miles

  • The Store

    0.78 miles

  • Krist Oil

    1.26 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    2.85 miles

  • Lot 12

    0.07 miles

  • Lot 10

    0.12 miles

  • Lot 11

    0.13 miles

  • Lot 5

    0.14 miles

  • Lot 13

    0.16 miles

  • Lot 9

    0.26 miles

  • McClellan Street Ramp

    0.26 miles

  • Lot 6

    0.27 miles

  • Lot 20

    0.28 miles

  • Jefferson Street Ramp

    0.30 miles

  • Rosenberry Inn Ben & Breakfast

    0.00 miles

  • Stewart Inn

    0.07 miles

  • Jefferson Street Inn

    0.31 miles

  • Marjor Motel

    0.80 miles

  • Best Western

    1.50 miles

  • The Plaza Hotel & Suites

    1.50 miles

  • Motel 6

    1.57 miles

  • La Quinta Inn

    1.74 miles

  • Super 8

    1.83 miles

  • Hampton

    2.03 miles

  • Taqueria Tres Hermanos

    0.13 miles

  • Hiawatha Restaurant & Lounge (Closed)

    0.23 miles

  • Peking Restaurant

    0.24 miles

  • The Mint Cafe

    0.24 miles

  • Erbert & Gerbert's

    0.24 miles

  • Townies Grill

    0.26 miles

  • 319 Bistro

    0.26 miles

  • Burger King

    0.26 miles

  • Angelo's Pizza

    0.27 miles

  • Polito's Pizza

    0.29 miles

  • Barrington Head Start Center

    0.12 miles

  • Saint Michaels Catholic School

    0.38 miles

  • Franklin Elementary School

    0.43 miles

  • Franklin School

    0.44 miles

  • Central Wisconsin School of Ballet

    0.73 miles

  • Trinity Lutheran School

    0.93 miles

  • Grant Elementary School

    0.95 miles

  • Hawthorn Hills Elementary School

    0.98 miles

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau

    1.01 miles

  • Saint Anne Catholic School

    1.07 miles

  • Wausau Child Care Inc

    0.24 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 511 Franklin St cost?

The space currently listed for sale at 511 Franklin St asks for $399,900.

What is the total square footage of 511 Franklin St?

511 Franklin St totals 4,819 square feet.

When was this property built?

511 Franklin St was built in 1908.

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