Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath Waukesha home offering a fresh, move-in-ready feel! Step inside to discover new flooring, fresh paint and a bright, updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry and plenty of room to gather. An enclosed front porch adds extra charm and usable space, while the detached 2-car garage provides convenient parking and storage. Ideally located near Carroll University, Downtown Waukesha, the Fox River and Riverwalk, parks, shopping, dining and everyday conveniences. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing or looking for a smart investment, 1209 Ellis Street combines updates, character and a convenient Waukesha location!
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Price cut: $35K (8/15)
$290,000
1209 Ellis STREET, Waukesha, WI 53186
2beds
849sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$291,800 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updatedFresh paintEnclosed front porchBright updated kitchenConvenient parking and storageStainless steel appliancesNew flooring
- 16 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Teschendorf 262-589-1000,
Epique Realty Germantown
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1976087
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Master Bedroom Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 849
- Total interior livable area: 849 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 849
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, 2 Car
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 2911304058
- Zoning: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waukesha
- Municipality: Waukesha
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $342/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,642
- Annual tax amount: $3,053
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
Estimated market value
$291,800
$277,000 - $306,000
$1,718/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $290,000-10.8%$342/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+225%$383/sqft |
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| 11/27/2024 | Listing removed | $1,295$2/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,295$2/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Sold | $100,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,578 +2.1% | $170,000 |
| 2023 | $2,524 -11.7% | $170,000 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $2,859 -1.9% | $153,300 |
| 2021 | $2,915 +2.8% | $153,300 |
| 2020 | $2,834 +3.6% | $153,300 |
| 2019 | $2,736 -7.7% | $153,300 +9% |
| 2018 | $2,965 +0.8% | $140,600 |
| 2017 | $2,941 +15.6% | $140,600 +7% |
| 2015 | $2,543 -0.7% | $131,400 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,562 -2.4% | $130,100 |
| 2013 | $2,626 -4.1% | $130,100 -6% |
| 2012 | $2,739 -1.8% | $138,400 |
| 2011 | $2,789 -1.1% | $138,400 -6% |
| 2010 | $2,820 | $147,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $147,200 +12.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $130,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $130,900 +27.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $102,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $102,900 +18.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $87,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $87,000 |
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Neighborhood: 53186
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukesha
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




