Dave Geszvain
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(262) 239-4846
67 Total Sales
1 in Riverwest
$285,000 Price
521 E Garfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53212
Riverwest Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,368
Sq Ft
1,307
Sq Ft Lot
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 2025This 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
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore License #48420-90 Listed on: 04/10/2025
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
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
- Laundry on main level
- 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
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
521 E Garfield Llc
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,600
Outstanding Balance
$218,354
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Schweppe Brian A
Bought by
521 E Garfield Llc
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
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 18, 2022
Sold by
Bedinger and Julia
Bought by
Schweppe Brian A and Schweppe Steffanie R
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
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2018
Sold by
Hernandez Jon M
Bought by
Bedinger Steven and Bedinger Julia Ausluos
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
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 2017
Sold by
Hernandez Jon M and Cunningham Jon M
Bought by
Hernandez Christopher L and Hernandez Jon M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2014
Sold by
Rongholt Yoshiko
Bought by
Cunningham Jon M
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
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Riverwest, WI
-
Dave Geszvain
-
Nada Stojadinovic
Nada Stojadinovic
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(866) 792-1686
69 Total Sales
1 in Riverwest
$171,000 Price
-
Enlighten Realty Group*
Enlighten Realty Group*
Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
(262) 888-5088
123 Total Sales
1 in Riverwest
$242,500 Price
-
Wisconsin Premier Realty Group
Wisconsin Premier Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 444-6227
80 Total Sales
1 in Riverwest
$281,000 Price
-
The Wesell Group*
The Wesell Group*
Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
(414) 250-7804
77 Total Sales
3 in Riverwest
$213K - $354K Price Range
-
Tracy Christenson
Tracy Christenson
Keller Williams Ozaukee
(414) 509-1694
81 Total Sales
1 in Riverwest
$245,000 Price
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $277,000 | Focus Title | ||
| 521 E Garfield Llc | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Schweppe Brian A | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Bedinger Steven | $107,500 | None Available | |
| Hernandez Christopher L | -- | None Available | |
| Cunningham Jon M | $91,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $221,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | 521 E Garfield Llc | $144,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Schweppe Brian A | $144,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Bedinger Steven | $91,375 | |
| Previous Owner | Cunningham Jon M | $86,450 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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
25 in this area
1,099 Total Sales
-
Emily Walczak
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Emily Walczak
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 330-0037
4 in this area
200 Total Sales
-
Brian Schweppe
BS
Seller's Agent in 2022
Brian Schweppe
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
(414) 305-0516
3 in this area
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: Metro MLS
MLS Number: 1912791
APN: 354-0142-000-0
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
IDX listing data provided by Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified.
Copyright 2026 – Multiple Listing Service, Inc. – All Rights Reserved.
Nearby Homes
- 400 E Garfield Ave Unit 402
- 1931 N Pierce St Unit 16
- 801 E Reservoir Ave
- 224 E Lloyd St
- 2045 N Hubbard St Unit 2047
- 1902 N Commerce St Unit 311
- 1902 N Commerce St Unit 308
- 2019 N Commerce St Unit 2019
- 2228 N Palmer St
- 2330 N Palmer St
- 1004 E Garfield Ave Unit 2
- 1905 N Water St Unit 409
- 1905 N Water St Unit 100
- 1905 N Water St Unit 208
- 1888 N Water St Unit 609
- 1888 N Water St Unit 503
- 2080 N Commerce St Unit 101
- 301 E Reservoir Ave Unit 4
- 1915 N Water St Unit 102
- 2249 N Humboldt Blvd
- 2145 N Booth St
- 2151 N Booth St
- 2139 N Booth St
- 520 E Garfield Ave
- 2135 N Booth St
- 526 E Garfield Ave
- 526 E Garfield Ave Unit 526 B
- 514 E Garfield Ave
- 2207 N Booth St Unit 2207 N Booth Street
- 2131 N Booth St
- 2207 N Booth St
- 2136 N Holton St
- 2127 N Booth St
- 2130 N Holton St
- 500 E Garfield Ave
- 2211 N Booth St
- 2126 N Holton St Unit 2128
- 2123 N Booth St Unit 2125
- 2140 N Booth St
- 2212 N Holton St Unit 2214
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.