Contingent

$465,000

542 E Potter AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53207

4beds

1,812sqft

$3,437/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1896

3,484 Square Feet Lot

$477,600 Zestimate^®

$257/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Parking padCozy breakfast nookFenced yard and patioNew electric fireplaceLoads of cabinet space

This Amazing Bay View Home is MOVE IN READY and could be your new HOME! You'll love the vibe of this home from its spacious & sunny LR w/new electric fireplace to the HUGE DR for family dinners & game night fun to the HUGE updated KT offering a cozy breakfast nook, space for your coffee corner, loads of cabinet space & plenty of granite counters for food prep ease. Newer items include: roof, windows, siding, gutters, radon system, AC and water heater. The side deck is rebuilt, as is the cellar staircase. Current owner sealed off rear ext storm sewer drain, upgraded the gutter system to divert water away from home, installed drain tile & sump pump. Let's talk about bedrooms - this home has 4! Plus 2 updated full baths! 1st FLR Laundry!! 2 Car Gar PLUS parking pad AND Fenced Yard & Patio!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 144
Dimensions: 16 x 9

Bedroom 4

Level: Main
Area: 96
Dimensions: 12 x 8

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15 x 13

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full,Other,Radon Mitigation System,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,812
Total interior livable area: 1,812 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,812

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car, 1 Space
Garage spaces: 2

Features

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

Lot

Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 120
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 4990908000
Zoning: RT4 Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod,Farmhouse/National Folk
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Trim, Vinyl Siding

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1896

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System
Subdivision: A C Murray's Subd

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $257/sqft
Tax assessed value: $408,900
Annual tax amount: $8,159
Date on market: 10/5/2026
Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments, Security System Components, Radon System
Exclusions: Living Room Tv And Wall Mount, Mirror In Dining Room, Knife Magnet Block In Kitchen,

Estimated market value

$477,600

$454,000 - $501,000

$2,714/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/12/2026	Contingent	$465,000$257/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1983445 Report a problem
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$465,000+19.3%$257/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1983445 Report a problem
11/29/2022	Sold	$389,900$215/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1816430 Report a problem
10/31/2022	Pending sale	$389,900$215/sqft
Source: RE/MAX International #1816430 Report a problem
10/31/2022	Contingent	$389,900$215/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1816430 Report a problem
10/28/2022	Listed for sale	$389,900+70.3%$215/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1816430 Report a problem
4/27/2015	Sold	$229,000-4.5%$126/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
3/14/2015	Listed for sale	$239,900+185.6%$132/sqft
Source: Rockmor Realtors #1408733 Report a problem
12/23/2014	Sold	$84,000$46/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,505 -1.8%	$408,900 +8.3%
2024	$8,658 +26.6%	$377,600 +30.5%
2023	$6,839 +2.8%	$289,400 +3.5%
2022	$6,655 -1.3%	$279,500 +15.4%
2021	$6,740	$242,200
2020	$6,740	$242,200
2019	$6,740 +17.2%	$242,200 +17.3%
2018	$5,751 +10.4%	$206,500 +3.4%
2017	$5,211 -0.8%	$199,800 +3.6%
2016	$5,251 -1.2%	$192,800 +47.5%
2015	$5,316	$130,700 +6.6%
2014	$5,316	$122,600 +10.1%
2012	--	$111,400 -10%
2011	--	$123,800
2010	$3,440 +1.4%	$123,800
2009	$3,392	$123,800 -3%
2008	--	$127,600 -3%
2007	--	$131,600
2006	--	$131,600
2005	--	$131,600 +14.7%
2004	--	$114,700 +29.5%
2003	--	$88,600 +2.4%
2002	--	$86,500 +13.8%
2001	$2,172 +5.4%	$76,000
2000	$2,061 +12.3%	$76,000 +13.3%
1999	$1,835	$67,100