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$306,000

537 N 54th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53208

3beds

1,116sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

3,484 Square Feet Lot

$306,100 Zestimate^®

$274/sqft

$1,539 Estimated rent

Home value

$306,100

$285,000 - $328,000

$1,539/mo

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What's special

Tucked into Milwaukee's coveted Story Hill, this updated home perfectly balances historic charm with modern efficiency. The location puts you minutes from everything. Enter through the inviting porch into a bright living room featuring gorgeous hardwood floors. The layout flows seamlessly into the dining area and an efficiently updated kitchen, boasting a luxury, streamlined European feel. A main-floor bedroom and beautifully updated full bath offer great flexibility. Upstairs holds two additional bedrooms and a remarkably large attic closet for extra storage. Outside, enjoy the newer concrete and a pristine 2-car garage, a massive Milwaukee winter perk! The property backs to a large green space offering tranquility and additional privacy

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 126
Dimensions: 14 x 9

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Area: 72
Dimensions: 9 x 8

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 81
Dimensions: 9 x 9

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 117
Dimensions: 13 x 9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 247
Dimensions: 19 x 13

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Features

High Speed Internet, Pantry
Flooring: Wood
Windows: Low Emissivity Windows
Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,116
Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, 2 Car
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Additional structures: Garden Shed
Parcel number: 4040307000
Zoning: Res
Special conditions: Arms Length

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $274/sqft
Tax assessed value: $248,800
Annual tax amount: $5,089
Date on market: 6/19/2026
Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Basement Refrigerator
Exclusions: Seller's Unattached Personal Property

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/6/2026	Sold	$306,000+5.6%$274/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968195 Report a problem
6/21/2026	Contingent	$289,900$260/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968195 Report a problem
6/19/2026	Listed for sale	$289,900+181.5%$260/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968195 Report a problem
8/5/2020	Sold	$103,000+3.1%$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/25/2020	Listed for sale	$99,900-22%$90/sqft
Source: First Weber Inc- Mequon #1695753 Report a problem
4/6/2005	Sold	$128,000+82.9%$115/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/24/1999	Sold	$70,000$63/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,175 +3.2%	$248,800 +13.8%
2024	$5,015 +30.4%	$218,700 +34.4%
2023	$3,845 -0.8%	$162,700
2022	$3,874 +34.6%	$162,700 +57.4%
2021	$2,878	$103,400
2020	$2,878 -21.7%	$103,400 -21.7%
2019	$3,674 +2%	$132,000 +2.1%
2018	$3,601 +23%	$129,300 +14%
2017	$2,927 -3.2%	$113,400 +1%
2016	$3,022 -4%	$112,300
2015	$3,148	$112,300 +4.6%
2014	$3,148	$107,400
2012	--	$107,400 -15%
2011	--	$126,400
2010	$3,285 +2.3%	$126,400
2009	$3,211	$126,400
2008	--	$126,400 +5%
2007	--	$120,400
2006	--	$120,400
2005	--	$120,400 +1.6%
2004	--	$118,500 +12.4%
2003	--	$105,400 +18.3%
2002	--	$89,100 +19.6%
2001	$2,202 +5.5%	$74,500
2000	$2,087	--
1999	--	--