$525,000
SOLD SEP 26, 2025

204 E Birch Ave Milwaukee, WI 53217

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Richards Elementary School Rated A
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming Whitefish Bay home with timeless character and abundant natural light from newer vinyl windows thru out. Beautiful hardwood floors, inviting living room with natural fireplace, built-ins, and Frame TV. Original details, arched doorways, and trim add warmth throughout. 3 bright bedrooms upstairs plus full bathroom with vintage charm and updated shower. Fully fenced yard, newer patio, and extensively rebuilt garage. Major updates inside & out (see attached list in MLS). Blocks from Lake Michigan, Sendik's, Trader Joe's, Stone Creek Coffee, boutique shopping, and parks. Move-in ready and full of Whitefish Bay charm - welcome home to your dreamy cape cod in the heart of WFB!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caitlin Dennis

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Email: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com License #79654-94 Listed on: 08/20/2025

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Carly Upmann

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. License #113498-94

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,247

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Whitefish Bay Middle School
  • Whitefish Bay High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Sellers personal property, LL workbench Top, staging furniture.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1970437000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,247

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Inclusions: Oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, LL metal cabinets, LL workbench (but not workbench top) leftover home supplies i.e. paint, 2 blue cabinets in living room, frame TV in living room.
  • Directions: 204 E Birch Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. Silver Spring to Shoreland, South to Birch Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: 15 Story
  • Attribution Contact: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com
  • Property Information:Est Total Sq Ft: 1400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other
  • Has Basement: Full, Block
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Natural Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors, Simulated Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, High Speed Internet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk, Fenced Yard
  • Exclusions: Sellers personal property, LL workbench Top, staging furniture.
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Paved, Parking Space
  • Garage Type: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Whitefish Bay
  • High School: Whitefish Bay
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whitefish Bay

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • Parcel #: 1970437000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7247
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Brennan Daniel James and Brennan Emily
Bought by
Tirrell Olivia and Tirrell Seth
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Dennis
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carly Upmann
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$528,682

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,682
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$275,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$253,682

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2021
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Smith Mary Kathleen
Bought by
Brennan Daniel James and Brennan Emily
Seller's Agent
Beth Jaworski
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Dennis
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$315,500
Sold Price
$315,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.71%
Original Mortgage
$299,725
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
Smith Robert G
Bought by
Smith Robert G and Smith Mary Kathleen
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $315,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,000 VA
Previous Owner $299,725 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $525,000 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $525,000 +66.4% $375 / Sq Ft
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Sold $315,500 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 For Sale $315,500 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Metro MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,624 $545,100 $167,400 $377,700
2023 $5,978 $382,900 $167,400 $215,500
2022 $5,978 $324,800 $109,300 $215,500
2021 $5,978 $324,800 $109,300 $215,500
2020 $6,254 $324,800 $109,300 $215,500
2019 $6,045 $309,600 $109,300 $200,300
2018 $5,745 $258,300 $99,400 $158,900
2017 $5,918 $258,300 $99,400 $158,900
2016 $5,879 $258,300 $99,400 $158,900
2015 $6,576 $258,300 $99,400 $158,900
2014 $6,584 $258,300 $99,400 $158,900
2013 $6,102 $273,800 $109,300 $164,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1931240

Metro MLS

APN: 197-0437-000