Tucked back in this quiet neighborhood with mature trees and homes reflecting pride of ownership, you'll find this cozy, well maintained house. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by a spacious living room, leading into the kitchen/dinette, overlooking the private backyard, perfect for coffee in the morning and barbeques on the weekends. The home offers 3 bedrooms with plenty of closet space and an adjacent main bath. The half-bath is located conveniently off of the kitchen. The partially finished basement provides a rec room with a bar for entertaining and a large laundry area with washer and dryer.Larsen storm doors offer screens in the warmer months and glass in the colder ones. The 2.5 car garage has been drywalled, painted and insulated -- a perfect space for handyman projects.
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$235,900
5401 West Portage AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53223
3beds
1,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$249,100 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,876 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,100
$227,000 - $274,000
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Listed by:
Cecile Duhnke 480-262-8782,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Cecile Duhnke
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1934174
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Block,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,058
- Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1040087000
- Zoning: RS3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
- Municipality: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,005
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer And Dryer, Window Treatments, And A Chest Freezer. A Buffet In The Kitchen And Small Safe Built Into A Bedroom Closet Are Also Included.
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property And Staging Items.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $235,900$223/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1934174 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $235,900$223/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1934174 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,900$223/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1934174 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,093 +11.7% | $178,500 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $3,663 -0.8% | $155,000 |
| 2022 | $3,691 +4.2% | $155,000 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $3,543 | $127,300 |
| 2020 | $3,543 | $127,300 |
| 2019 | $3,543 +8.9% | $127,300 +9% |
| 2018 | $3,253 +28.5% | $116,800 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $2,531 -6.6% | $106,700 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $2,709 -1.6% | $103,500 |
| 2015 | $2,753 | $103,500 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,753 | $98,700 -9.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,300 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $120,100 |
| 2010 | $3,024 +2% | $120,100 |
| 2009 | $2,964 | $120,100 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $128,700 +7.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,300 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,500 +9.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,300 +18.1% |
| 2001 | $2,462 +5.4% | $85,800 |
| 2000 | $2,335 +5.7% | $85,800 +13.2% |
| 1999 | $2,208 | $75,800 |
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Neighborhood: Bradley Estates
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Thoreau SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural ScienceGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 6/10Craig Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thurston Woods
- High: Vincent
- 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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