226 Mertens Avenue

New
New
Front of Home
Back of Home
Patio & Sun Protection Awning
Kitchen
Kitchen
Family Room
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
Full Bathroom
Partially Finished Lower Level
Front of Home
Backyard
Kitchen
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
Full Bathroom
2nd Bedroom
3rd Bedroom
Partially Finished Lower Level
Side Door Entry
1.5 Car Garage w/ Private Driveway
Front of Home
Front of Home
Peace-of-Mind Generator
Main Floor
Lower Level
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Active
$199,000
3 beds1,272 sqft$156/sqft
226 Mertens Ave, Racine, WI 53405
Est: $1,299/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,356 sq ftLot Size
1953Year Built
$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

1st time hitting the market, this tenderly cared for ranch style home has 3BD, 1BA, a partially finished lower level & a 1.5 car garage w/ your own driveway (no alley). Whether you are a 1st time home buyer or a downsizer, this Solid home could be just for you. Special feature is a Generac Generator (for peace-of-mind) that was added in 2020. Garage & House Roof were replaced in 2021. Furnace was replaced in 2026 & A/C is only 1 year old. All your Major items are set for you. All you need to do is...1st time hitting the market, this tenderly cared for ranch style home has 3BD, 1BA, a partially finished lower level & a 1.5 car garage w/ your own driveway (no alley). Whether you are a 1st time home buyer or a downsizer, this Solid home could be just for you. Special feature is a Generac Generator (for peace-of-mind) that was added in 2020. Garage & House Roof were replaced in 2021. Furnace was replaced in 2026 & A/C is only 1 year old. All your Major items are set for you. All you need to do is add your own personal touches to make this house Your New Home. Close to parks, restaurants, shopping & more. Look to the Documents Tab of the listing for more information about the property & Seller's preferred Closing Date. Welcome Home!
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  • Listed by: Dawn Kronforst 262.707.3433 dawn@redefinedrealty.com Brokerage DRE #937256-91 • Redefined Realty Advisors LLC
Last updated: 09/02/2026 09:44 AM • Source: MetroMLS, MLS#: 1978782

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Property Information for 226 Mertens Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,447 / year
  • MLS Type: Single-Family
  • County: Racine County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Level Drive, Full Bath on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Directions: Spring ST to Mertens AVE to Property.
  • Latitude: 42.729543
  • Longitude: -87.811052
  • Postal Code: 53405
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1831
  • Zoning: RES
  • Zoning Description: RES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 06679000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,447
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Racine Unified
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 408.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1272.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Curtain Rods & Brackets, Blinds, Dehumidifier, Whole House Generator
  • Year Built: 1953
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Block, Sump Pump, Partially Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1272.0
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 34 x 12
  • Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec Room
  • Room Width: 12.0

Property History for 226 Mertens Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1978782

$199,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1978782

$199,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 226 Mertens Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,700Additions$136,900Total$149,600
Tax Record2025$3,447 ($287 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningR2CountyRACINEAPN276 000006679000

Schools near 226 Mertens Avenue

This home is within Racine Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fratt Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Park High School
Public - 7 to 12
Walden Iii High School
Public - 6 to 12
Mckinley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fratt Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Park High School
Public7 to 12

Walden Iii High School
Public6 to 12

Mckinley Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 226 Mertens Avenue, Racine, WI 53405

226 Mertens Avenue is a single family home for sale in Racine, WI 53405. This property was listed for sale on September 2, 2026 by Redefined Realty Advisors LLC, it's currently listed at $199,000. This listing's school district is Racine Unified School District. Nearby schools include Fratt Elementary School, Park High School and Walden Iii High School. 226 Mertens Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,272 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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