Contingent

Price cut: $7.9K (6/1)

$227,000

249 E Ward STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2beds

1,092sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

2,178 Square Feet Lot

$226,500 Zestimate^®

$208/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced yard

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Bay View! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is perfect for owner occupancy or as a prime rental property in one of Milwaukee's hottest neighborhoods. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, dining room with built-in cabinets, & a kitchen with pantry area for added storage. The finished upper loft offers flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, creative studio, lounge area, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Enjoy a fenced yard, parking for 1 car, and a location that puts restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and all Bay View has to offer within walking distance. A great opportunity to make it your own or add to your investment portfolio! 2020-mostly all new windows, roof &b gutters. 2019-boiler heated hot water system. 2023-Chimney liner. 2023-kitchen floor.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 88
Dimensions: 11 x 8

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 196
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiant/Hot Water

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Pantry
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Block,Full
Attic: Expandable

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,092
Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage, 1 Space

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 4660849000
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel, Aluminum Trim

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $208/sqft
Tax assessed value: $153,000
Annual tax amount: $4,200
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exclusions: Tenant's/Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$226,500

$215,000 - $238,000

$1,707/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/7/2026	Contingent	$227,000$208/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1962667 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Price change	$227,000-3.4%$208/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1962667 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$234,900+99.1%$215/sqft
Source: eXp Realty #1962667 Report a problem
9/30/2019	Sold	$118,000-12.5%$108/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/24/2019	Price change	$134,900-9.5%$124/sqft
Source: Keller WIlliams Realty - Milwaukee North Shore #1644519 Report a problem
6/29/2019	Listed for sale	$149,000+136.9%$136/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore #1644519 Report a problem
11/19/2003	Sold	$62,900$58/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,508 +12.1%	$153,000 +15.5%
2023	$3,131 -0.8%	$132,500
2022	$3,155 -5.6%	$132,500 +10.3%
2021	$3,342	$120,100
2020	$3,342	$120,100
2019	$3,342 -1.5%	$120,100 -1.5%
2018	$3,395 +19.2%	$121,900 +16.9%
2017	$2,849 +2.7%	$104,300 +1.6%
2016	$2,774 -3.4%	$102,700 +5%
2015	$2,872	$97,800 +10%
2014	$2,872	$88,900 +5%
2012	--	$84,700 -10%
2011	--	$94,100
2010	$2,426 +2.3%	$94,100
2009	$2,372	$94,100 -2%
2008	--	$96,000 +6%
2007	--	$90,600
2006	--	$90,600
2005	--	$90,600 +25.1%
2004	--	$72,400 +31.2%
2003	--	$55,200
2002	--	$55,200 +25.2%
2001	$1,331 +7.8%	$44,100
2000	$1,235 -25.3%	$44,100 +24.2%
1999	$1,653	$35,500

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