Beautiful Victorian home in Waukesha's Historic District, just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, entertainment & all the energy of city living. Full of timeless character, this property offers downtown views, wood floors & a welcoming front porch, plus thoughtful updates. The upper unit features central air (2019), water heater (2021), fresh paint & a remodeled bathroom. Exterior updates include a 2020 driveway, rear deck/stairs & exterior paint. Walk-up space above the large garage is ideal for a studio, home office or storage, with plenty of additional parking. Unfinished walk-up attic offers even more potential. Currently a duplex, the property is also listed as a single-family home and could be converted back. A charming historic property with flexibility and character.
Active
$429,000
524 Madison STREET, Waukesha, WI 53188
5beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$434,600 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 hours
- 273
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Listed by:
Fernwood Real Estate Group* 414-334-0470,
Real Broker North Shore
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1977085
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Multiple Units
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Stone,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Expandable
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car, 1 Space
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 2911306964
- Zoning: RM-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian/Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waukesha
- Municipality: Waukesha
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,543
- Annual tax amount: $5,918
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Inclusions: 2 Ranges, 2 Refrigerators, 2 Washers, 2 Dryers
- Exclusions: Seller's And Tenant's Personal Property
Estimated market value
$434,600
$413,000 - $456,000
$2,780/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000+15.9%$172/sqft |
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| 6/16/2023 | Sold | $370,000-1.3%$148/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Pending sale | $375,000$150/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $375,000+27.1%$150/sqft |
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| 9/3/2021 | Sold | $295,000+1.8%$118/sqft |
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| 7/14/2021 | Pending sale | $289,900$116/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $289,900$116/sqft |
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| 4/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/5/2021 | Price change | $1,150-4.2% |
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| 11/12/2020 | Price change | $1,200-7.7% |
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| 10/20/2020 | Price change | $1,300-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/25/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,400+47.4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/2019 | Listing removed | $950 |
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| 5/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $950 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,838 +2.1% | $316,300 |
| 2023 | $4,740 +13.4% | $316,300 +50% |
| 2022 | $4,180 -2.9% | $210,800 |
| 2021 | $4,303 +4.7% | $210,800 |
| 2020 | $4,111 +2.6% | $210,800 |
| 2019 | $4,005 -2.7% | $210,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $4,117 +0.8% | $195,200 |
| 2017 | $4,083 +10.8% | $195,200 +7% |
| 2015 | $3,686 -0.9% | $182,400 +1% |
| 2014 | $3,718 -2.3% | $180,600 |
| 2013 | $3,806 -3.6% | $180,600 -6% |
| 2012 | $3,949 | $192,100 |
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Neighborhood: 53188
Nearby schools
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.







