Here's your ideal spot, right in the center of Bay View! This 1890 Puddler's Cottage is bright and updated, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and two full baths. The main level has a spacious open concept living and dining area, kitchen, primary bedroom and bath. The amazing lower level has exposed Cream City brick walls, and features a large bedroom, hallway of closets, bath, and large office/den area. More recent updates include engineered hardwood flooring, back deck and 2026 roof. Prime location for walking to movies at the Avalon, the library, shops, restaurants and work-out spaces in the neighborhood. And downtown is just a short drive or bus ride away!
Active
Price cut: $15K (8/26)
$319,900
2501 S Lenox STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2beds
1,570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$321,400 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright and updatedLarge bedroomTall ceilingsHardwood floorsBack deckEngineered hardwood flooringHallway of closets
- 46 days
- 1,390
- 111
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Sliker 414-418-1498,
Cream City Real Estate Co
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1976181
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Ceramic Tile, Dual Entry Off Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom Bath: Walk-In Shower, Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Radon Mitigation System,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,570
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 4991985000
- Zoning: RT4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Victorian/Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick/Stone, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
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: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,788
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Inclusions: Refrigerator; Disposal; Dishwasher; Washer; Dryer; Bosch Gas Stove (Not Present In Home)
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property; Induction Oven/Range Present In Home; Basement Chest Freezer; Kitchen Table, Benches, Light Hanging Over Kitchen Table
Estimated market value
$321,400
$305,000 - $337,000
$1,983/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $319,900-4.5%$204/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1976181 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $334,900+84.5%$213/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1976181 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2016 | Sold | $181,500-4.4%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2016 | Price change | $189,900-4.6%$121/sqft |
Source: First Weber Group #1474214 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $199,000+7.9%$127/sqft |
Source: First Weber Group #1474214 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2013 | Sold | $184,500+5.4%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2007 | Sold | $175,100+338.8%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2002 | Sold | $39,900$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,134 +3.4% | $294,900 +14% |
| 2024 | $5,930 +26.3% | $258,600 +30.1% |
| 2023 | $4,695 -0.8% | $198,700 |
| 2022 | $4,731 -12.1% | $198,700 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $5,382 | $193,400 |
| 2020 | $5,382 | $193,400 |
| 2019 | $5,382 +7.5% | $193,400 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $5,007 +11.9% | $179,800 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $4,474 -6% | $181,800 -1.4% |
| 2016 | $4,760 -6.2% | $184,300 +5% |
| 2015 | $5,072 | $175,500 +6% |
| 2014 | $5,072 | $165,600 +14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,400 -9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $160,300 |
| 2010 | $4,092 +2.1% | $160,300 |
| 2009 | $4,009 | $160,300 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,300 +17.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $140,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $140,700 +3.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $135,800 +14.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $118,900 +76.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,300 +9.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,300 +19.5% |
| 2001 | $1,516 +5.5% | $51,300 |
| 2000 | $1,437 +14% | $51,300 +7.8% |
| 1999 | $1,260 | $47,600 |
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Neighborhood: Bay View
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milwaukee
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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