NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 E Garfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53212

Riverwest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $229,000 - $277,808

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,368 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 25, 2025

Last sale price $277,000 $202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,685 / mo

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Fenced Yard
  • Golda Meir School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Kadish Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming Victorian in the sought-after Lavender Hill area (Riverwest adjacent) has been a successful Airbnb for 7 years, attracting guests nationwide for its prime location near the city's vibrant entertainment. Stroll to Brady and Water Street, enjoy Bucks games and concerts at the Deer District, or take in skyline views from Kadish/Reservoir Park. With high ceilings, crown molding, and rich Milwaukee culture, this home offers new main floor laundry, LVP flooring in all bedrooms, a fenced pet area, cozy patio, and composite front porch. Bright, welcoming, and full of charm521 Garfield awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team

Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore License #48420-90 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Walczak

Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest License #95426-94

Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,985

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,368 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property, audio-visual equipment
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3540142000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,985

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Inclusions: Kitchen appliances, microwave, washer, dryer, light fixtures, window treatments (rods, drapes, hardware, blinds)
  • Directions: Holton St. (south of North Ave.) to Garfield, east to home at 521 E. Garfield Avenue.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1368
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farm House
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Information:Est Total Sq Ft: 1368
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Laundry on Main Level
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV Available, Wood or Sim Wood Floors

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Fenced Yard, Near Public Transit
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property, audio-visual equipment
  • Construction Type: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: None

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Milwaukee

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1306.8
  • Parcel #: 3540142000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3985
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Emily Walczak
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$277,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
10.8%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$252,202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,798
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.17%
Original Mortgage
$221,600
Interest Rate
0.0665%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Schweppe
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Brian Schweppe
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$170,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.00%
Original Mortgage
$144,500
Interest Rate
0.0355%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 18, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Schweppe
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Brian Schweppe
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$170,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,500
Interest Rate
0.0355%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,375
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,450
Interest Rate
0.0424%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$277,000 Focus Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$107,500 None Available
-- None Available
$91,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $221,600
Previous Owner $144,500
Previous Owner $144,500
Previous Owner $91,375
Previous Owner $86,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $277,000 +10.8% $202 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $250,000 +47.1% $183 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $170,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $170,000 -- $124 / Sq Ft
Source: Metro MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,731 $183,500 $24,600 $158,900
2024 $3,897 $173,800 $13,600 $160,200
2023 $3,618 $153,100 $13,600 $139,500
2022 $3,572 $153,100 $13,600 $139,500
2021 $2,584 $101,000 $9,600 $91,400
2020 $2,568 $101,000 $9,600 $91,400
2019 $2,693 $104,800 $8,800 $96,000
2018 $2,645 $104,800 $8,800 $96,000
2017 $2,602 $98,000 $8,800 $89,200
2016 $2,617 $93,800 $8,800 $85,000
2015 $2,486 $91,900 $8,800 $83,100
2014 $2,484 $90,100 $8,800 $81,300
2013 -- $85,000 $8,800 $76,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team

    Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore

    (414) 914-5300

    24 in this area

    1,087 Total Sales

    Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Emily Walczak

    Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest

    (262) 825-8899

    4 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Emily Walczak
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Brian Schweppe

    Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore

    (414) 305-0516

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Brian Schweppe
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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1912791

Metro MLS

APN: 354-0142-000-0

Wisconsin Milwaukee County Milwaukee 53212 Riverwest

521 E Garfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI

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