Originally built for Milwaukee's Ladder Company #5, this extraordinary 1886 firehouse has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind single-family home on the East Side. Stripped to beautiful cream city brick and rebuilt with extraordinary care, the award-winning renovation blends soaring ceilings, massive double-hung windows, and industrial character with the finest materials and refined modern design. A dramatic three-story stair with leather-wrapped bronze railings connects all levels, while radiant floors, natural light, and inviting spaces make the home as comfortable as it is striking. Restaurants, coffee shops, trails, parks, and the lakefront are all nearby, though once you cross the catwalk to the hidden rooftop garden with pergola and hot tub, you may not want to leave!
Active
$1,875,000
1945 N Bartlett AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53202
3beds
4,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$1,820,300 Zestimate®
$410/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refined modern designFinest materialsBeautiful cream city brickIndustrial characterInviting spacesSoaring ceilingsMassive double-hung windows
- 45 days |
- 4,370 |
- 302 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Mahler Team* 414-964-2000,
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1962427
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 30 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Master Bedroom Bath: Walk-In Shower, Master Bedroom Bath, Shower Over Tub
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 325
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 338
- Dimensions: 26 x 13
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, In-floor, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet, Pantry, Cathedral/vaulted ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,572
- Total interior livable area: 4,572 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, 1 Car
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 3550124000
- Zoning: RT4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick/Stone
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
- Municipality: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $410/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $951,800
- Annual tax amount: $22,179
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Inclusions: Installed Kitchen Appliances, Washer And Dryer, Mounted Televisions, Av Equipment And Controllers
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
Estimated market value
$1,820,300
$1.73M - $1.91M
$3,440/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000$410/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,825 +18% | $951,800 +21.6% |
| 2023 | $18,493 +127.4% | $782,600 +129.2% |
| 2022 | $8,131 -14.4% | $341,500 |
| 2021 | $9,504 | $341,500 |
| 2020 | $9,504 | $341,500 |
| 2019 | $9,504 -0.1% | $341,500 |
| 2018 | $9,511 +7.5% | $341,500 +47.2% |
| 2017 | $8,848 +39.9% | $232,000 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $6,326 -3.2% | $228,000 |
| 2015 | $6,535 | $228,000 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $6,535 | $225,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Maryland Avenue Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Riverside University High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Cass Street SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milwaukee
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- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County
- Milwaukee
- 53202
- Lower East Side
- 1945 N Bartlett AVENUE






