# 514 S Water St, Sparta, WI 54656

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $447,000 ($471/sqft), built 1960, 950 sqft. Est. $2,390/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $447,000 |
| Price/sqft | $471 |
| Square Feet | 950 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,260 |
| Estimated Insurance | $130 |
| **Total** | **$2,390** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1960
- 0.32 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
A very active and bustling business is what I observed the day I listed RUDY's Drive-In, the only drive-in in Sparta & is well-known for their burgers, ice cream, dessert specialties & service. A perfect location right on the main thoroughfare through town. This is a well-maintained building, with a full basement for storage as well. 15 vehicle ordering menus & lots of room for outdoor seating under the spacious canopy. The sellers have been operating RUDY'S for 6 years and are ready to move on to new adventures out of state. RUDY'S operates from April thru August and has 35 employees. Multiple coolers & freezers, 2 restrooms, office, central air & updated equipment. Complete list of inclusions listed under Documents. Located directly across from access to THE bike trail in the State of Wisconsin, the Sparta-Elroy Trail with its 3 tunnels and passages through small little villages. An enjoyable tradition for RUDYS has been their Thursday Cruise Nights. Traffic count - over 10,000/day.

## Location

- **Address:** 514 S Water St, Sparta, WI 54656
- **County:** Monroe
- **Coordinates:** 43.939476, -90.811147
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.939476,-90.811147

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Scott Schroeder
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Preferred
- **Phone:** 6086172727
- **Broker Phone:** (608) 393-3330
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/SCWMLSWI/2028474/?channel=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 2028474 | **Updated:** 2026-09-14
**Source:** listhub

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