A private 1/2 acre sanctuary along a sleepy business corridor, this cozy cottage offers 2BR & 2 BA with a 50's vibe along with comfort and privacy.It can fit the criteria for residential or business use.
Active
$350,000
1541 E Racine AVENUE, Waukesha, WI 53186
2beds
1,151sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
0.56 Acres Lot
$348,400 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy cottage
- 10 hours |
- 207 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Victoria Hekkers 414-791-2774,
V-Group, LLC
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1976922
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Block,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,151
- Total interior livable area: 1,151 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,151
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 1/2 acre city
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 291134277
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonite/PressBoard, Stone, Brick/Stone, Wood Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waukesha
- Municipality: Waukesha
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,042
- Annual tax amount: $3,183
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
Estimated market value
$348,400
$331,000 - $366,000
$1,581/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+250%$304/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1976922 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2023 | Sold | $100,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2021 | Sold | $100,000+22.7%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2015 | Sold | $81,500-74.7%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2007 | Sold | $321,900$280/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,224 +3.8% | $208,500 |
| 2023 | $3,107 +16.3% | $208,500 +53.8% |
| 2022 | $2,671 -2.8% | $135,600 |
| 2021 | $2,748 +4.7% | $135,600 |
| 2020 | $2,624 +2.7% | $135,600 |
| 2019 | $2,556 -0.8% | $135,600 +11% |
| 2018 | $2,577 +0.8% | $122,200 |
| 2017 | $2,556 +8.6% | $122,200 +4% |
| 2015 | $2,353 +2.1% | $117,500 +4% |
| 2014 | $2,304 -2.3% | $113,000 |
| 2013 | $2,359 -4.6% | $113,000 -7% |
| 2012 | $2,474 -1.6% | $121,500 |
| 2011 | $2,514 -5.3% | $121,500 -10% |
| 2010 | $2,656 | $135,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $135,000 +28.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,000 -12.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,000 +33.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $90,000 +9.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $82,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $82,100 |
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Neighborhood: 53186
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Heyer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Horning Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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.
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