Sale of city-owned Big Bend Road property
Summary
The city no longer needs a nearly 2-acre former water utility parcel along Big Bend Road, and the commission recommended declaring it surplus — a step that could lead to its sale.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Selling the parcel could return land to the tax roll or generate revenue for the city.
Taxpayers could benefit if the land is sold or returned to productive use.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — October 6, 2026
The city is considering selling a parcel (taxkey WAKT138999001) on Big Bend Road. The council discussed offers behind closed doors and then told staff to pursue them — but three aldermen voted no, so expect this to keep coming back.
Plan Commission — September 23, 2026
Belman Homes sought a two-lot land split on 0.61 acres along Big Bend Road to create home sites for Operation Finally Home, a program providing homes for veterans and their families. It was on the consent agenda with staff conditions.
Plan Commission — July 22, 2026
The city no longer needs a nearly 2-acre former water utility parcel along Big Bend Road, and the commission recommended declaring it surplus — a step that could lead to its sale.
Waukesha Water Commission — July 16, 2026
A parcel bought in 1978 as a potential shallow well site is no longer needed and is being listed as surplus for sale.
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