On May 6th, the property search committee discovered a vacant church in Ironton, WI. It was purchased for $30k in 2015 and the current asking price is $50k.

A showing is scheduled for May 8th and this page will be used to compile information to help the congregation think through options.

You can contribute notes to this page by sending your comments to the Pastor via e-mail >>

RECENT REPAIRS / UPDATES

Water pipes burst last winter, have been replaced

Metal roof installed (___?)

NEEDED REPAIRS / UPDATES

Brighter lighting in auditorium

Powerwash/whitewash siding

Trim evergreens, general landscaping

Known basement issues (water seepage?)

PROS

Affordable (could pay cash, no mortgage)

Good visibility on HWY 58

Centrally located (w/ current membership)

A classic looking building

Move in ready?

Freedoms of ownership

Handicap accessible ramp

Parking for 15 cars (?)

CONS

It is an old building

Increased commute for members on East side

No land to expand

Smaller kitchen (?)

DIFFERENT APPROACHES

A. LONG TERM – Consider this the solution to our building needs and just call Ironton our permanent home.

B. SHORT TERM – Purchase and use it while we continue to look for a permanent place. This would allow for only minimal improvements.

C. EXPERIMENT – Purchase the building and just see how it works out for 5 years (or so).

D.  INVESTMENT – Allow a member to purchase the building and rent it back to the church at $400 per month.

Which of these approaches makes the most sense to you?

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Having revieved this information, please answer the question below. Note: Only one answer may be given per household.

How supportive would you be of purchasing this building?

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