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Charming Bay View 2-Bedroom Lower | Hardwood Floors | Central A/C
Available now $1,525/month
Welcome home to this bright and inviting 2-bedroom lower in the heart of Bay View! This classic Milwaukee duplex blends original character with modern comforts, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, original woodwork, large windows, and plenty of natural light throughout.
The spacious layout offers a comfortable living room, separate dining room, and two bedrooms with wardrobe storage provided. An updated kitchen with granite countertops adds a modern touch, while central A/C keeps you comfortable year-round.
Located in a great Bay View neighborhood, you'll be close to KK restaurants and coffee shops, parks, lakefront trails, and everything downtown Milwaukee has to offer.
Features You'll Love
2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
Central A/C
Updated kitchen with granite countertops
Spacious living room + separate dining room
Large windows and tons of natural light
Original woodwork and classic Bay View charm
Wardrobe storage provided in both bedrooms
Shared washer & dryer in basement
Large shared storage area in well-maintained basement
Shared garage parking available for most compact to standard vehicles
Owner handles lawn care & snow removal
Convenient Bay View location near dining, parks, lakefront trails & downtown
One-year lease: 9/1/3026-8/31/2027*
*once lease is signed, first month's rent, and security deposit are received, tenant may move in sooner as rental is currently vacant. Will consider later start dates.
Tenant responsible for gas and electric.
Landlord pays for water and sewer. Landlord takes care of lawn and snow removal.
Additional Information:
- No smoking
- Cats and dogs negotiable with additional monthly pet fee, some breed restrictions apply; Approved pets require renter's insurance*
*Animals do not have access to backyard, tenant has full access to front yard and porch
Minimum Requirements:
- Verifiable household income of at least 2.5x monthly rent
- Positive rental history
- Background check required
- Credit check required; satisfactory score required
Townhouse for rent
$1,525/moFees may apply
1216 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2beds
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Townhouse
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, large dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Garage parking
Central, forced air
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floors throughoutSeparate dining room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Storage
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 5001421000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Price change | $1,525-4.7% |
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| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $1,600-5% |
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| 8/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,685+98.2% |
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| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $375,000-6.3% |
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| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000 |
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| 5/20/2026 | Contingent | $400,000 |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+86% |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/2/2020 | Sold | $215,000+16.2% |
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| 9/29/2017 | Listing removed | $850 |
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| 9/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $850 |
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| 4/22/2008 | Sold | $185,000 |
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Neighborhood: Bay View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Milwaukee Parkside School for the ArtsGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Bay View Middle and High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Fernwood Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi







