NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5125 W Wells St Milwaukee, WI 53208

Story Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $387,000 - $429,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
$231/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2020

Last sale price $280,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,841/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Golda Meir School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • 2-minute walk to Doyne Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Prepared to be wowed by this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home within walking distance to all that the Story Hill neighborhood has to offer. This classic Colonial boasts highly sought after details like hardwood floors throughout, untouched woodwork and classic built-ins. Updated kitchen (2017) looking out to the spacious backyard. Three generous sized bedrooms all on upper level with updated bathroom. The finished basement provides an opportunity for added living space, a work out area or a home office. Bonus full bathroom in the basement. Finished laundry area. Neutral color palette throughout. Newly painted 2 car garage. Entertain family and friends in your backyard oasis. The Story Hill neighborhood has everything you are looking for: coffee shops, restaurants, and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Houseworks Collective Team*

Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore Listed on: 10/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Bitterberg

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. License #17179-94

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RT2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Wine Refrigerator in basement, Seller's Personal Property, Window Treatments
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,142

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Wood Shelving in Basement
  • Directions: Wells to 51st
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Cleared Acreage: Less than 1/2
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Full Street Address: 5125 W Wells STREET
  • Type 5 Heat Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Lot Acreage: 0.14
  • Municipality Type: City
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
  • Bathroom Description: Shower on Lower, Tub Only, Shower Stall
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Second Floor Total Sq Ft: 1740.00

Exterior Features

  • Exclusions: Wine Refrigerator in basement, Seller's Personal Property, Window Treatments
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Building Type: 2 Story
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Opener Included, Detached, 2 Car
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Schools

  • School District: Milwaukee
  • Junior High Dist: Milwaukee

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RT2
  • Acreage Range: 0.0 to .499
  • Lot Description: Sidewalks

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Total Taxes: 5141.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Nov 24, 2020
Sold by
George Alexander and George Laura
Bought by
Oconnell Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Houseworks Collective Team*
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Pat Bitterberg
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Current Estimated Value
$402,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,886
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,279

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2017
Closed on
Apr 10, 2017
Sold by
Hendricks John R and Stack Laura A
Bought by
George Alexander and George Laura
Seller's Agent
Essam Elsafy
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Katie Murphy
Shorewest Realtors - South Metro
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2012
Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Mahrt Robert J
Bought by
Hendricks John R and Stack Laura A
Seller's Agent
Essam Elsafy
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
JUDY SHORTRIDGE
Living Dimensions Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$189,050
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
Howard Construction Group
Bought by
Mahrt Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,720
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Beck Grace A
Bought by
Howard Construction Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oconnell Benjamin $280,000 Focus Title Llc
George Alexander $225,000 None Available
Hendricks John R $199,000 None Available
Mahrt Robert J $194,000 --
Howard Construction Group Llc $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oconnell Benjamin $224,000
Previous Owner George Alexander $213,750
Previous Owner Hendricks John R $189,050
Previous Owner Mahrt Robert J $170,720
Previous Owner Howard Construction Group Llc $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2020 12/02/20 Sold $280,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $280,000 +24.4% $161 / Sq Ft
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Sold $225,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2017 02/27/17 For Sale $225,000 +13.1% $129 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $199,000 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $199,000 -- $130 / 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 $8,393 $382,100 $21,200 $360,900
2023 $6,581 $278,500 $21,200 $257,300
2022 $6,316 $278,500 $21,200 $257,300
2021 $6,016 $241,000 $21,200 $219,800
2020 $5,975 $238,200 $21,200 $217,000
2019 $5,142 $204,000 $22,700 $181,300
2018 $5,048 $204,000 $22,700 $181,300
2017 $4,902 $187,000 $12,200 $174,800
2016 $5,193 $188,500 $12,200 $176,300
2015 $5,322 $188,500 $12,200 $176,300
2014 $5,194 $180,500 $12,200 $168,300
2013 -- $180,500 $12,200 $168,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Houseworks Collective Team*

    Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Pat Bitterberg

    Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

    (262) 289-2822

    2 in this area

    502 Total Sales

    Pat Bitterberg
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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Essam Elsafy

    Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

    (414) 350-4611

    1 Total Sale

    Essam Elsafy
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  • Katie Murphy

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Katie Murphy

    Shorewest Realtors - South Metro

    (414) 690-8123

    100 Total Sales

    Katie Murphy
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    JUDY SHORTRIDGE

    Living Dimensions Real Estate, LLC

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1714523

Metro MLS

APN: 385-0687-000-0

Wisconsin Milwaukee County Milwaukee 53208 Story Hill

5125 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI

This home is located at 5125 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 since 13 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $402,062, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 5125 W Wells St is a home located in Milwaukee County with nearby schools including Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School - Upper Campus, Milwaukee German Immersion School, and Craig Montessori School.

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