249 E Ward St

Milwaukee, WI 53207

$227,000
Price
2
Beds
1,092 Sq. Ft.
$208 / Sq. Ft.
1,092
Sq. Ft.
$208
per Sq. Ft.
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Front of Home
Fenced yard
New Chimney liner - 2023
Wired for electric car charging - 2026
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Hardwood Floors & Built-in cabinet
Dining Room
Kitchen floor - 2023
Appliances included
Almost all new windows-2020
Main Level
Bedroom One
Bedroom One
Bedroom Two
Bedroom Two
Upper Level
Upper Level
Boiler heated hot water system - 2019
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
New roof & gutters - 2020
Fenced Yard
Garage is not part of the property, the one car parking slab is.

Description

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Bay View! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is perfect for owner occupancy or as a prime rental property in one of Milwaukee's hottest neighborhoods. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, dining room with built-in cabinets, & a kitchen with pantry area for added storage. The finished upper loft offers flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, creative studio, lounge area, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Enjoy a fenced yard, parking for 1 car, and a location...Opportunity awaits in the heart of Bay View! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is perfect for owner occupancy or as a prime rental property in one of Milwaukee's hottest neighborhoods. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, dining room with built-in cabinets, & a kitchen with pantry area for added storage. The finished upper loft offers flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, creative studio, lounge area, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Enjoy a fenced yard, parking for 1 car, and a location that puts restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and all Bay View has to offer within walking distance. A great opportunity to make it your own or add to your investment portfolio! 2020-mostly all new windows, roof &b gutters. 2019-boiler heated hot water system. 2023-Chimney liner. 2023-kitchen floor.
  1. Listed by Cory J Talaska • Brokerage DRE #937825-91 • EXP Realty, LLC~MKE
    P: (414)-943-0671 C: (414)-943-0671 closedwithcory@gmail.com

Property Details for 249 East Ward Street

Architectural Style
Other
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 11:15 AM

Property Details for 249 East Ward Street

StatusActive
MLS #1962667
Days on Market20
Taxes$4,200 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
CountyMilwaukee County
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Location

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Building Information for 249 East Ward Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,131

Property Taxes

$350

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Property Information for 249 East Ward Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Level Drive, Full Bath on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Directions: Kinnikinnic to Ward, west on Ward to address
  • Latitude: 43.003371
  • Longitude: -87.90762
  • Postal Code: 53207
  • Zoning: RES
  • Zoning Description: RES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, Parking Space
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 4660849000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,200
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1092.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2178.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Exclusions: Tenant's/Seller's Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Block
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Aluminum Siding, Low Maintenance Trim
  • Flooring: Wood Floors, Simulated Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Expandable Attic
  • Levels: 15 Story
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1092.0
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 28 x 14
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 14.0

Property History for 249 East Ward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1962667

$227,000—
May 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1962667

$234,900—
Sep 9, 2019

Sold

MetroMLS #1644519

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1962667

$227,000
05/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1962667

$234,900
09/09/2019

Sold

MetroMLS #1644519

—

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

Public Records for 249 East Ward Street

Taxable ValueLand$50,600Additions$102,400Total$153,000
Tax Record2024$3,421 ($285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,448 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRT4CountyMILWAUKEEAPN466-0849-000

Schools near 249 East Ward Street

This home is within Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riley Elementary
Public - PK to 6
La Causa Charter School
Charter - PK to 8
Bay View Middle and High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hayes Bilingual School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Riley Elementary
PublicPK to 6

La Causa Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Bay View Middle and High School
Public9 to 12

Hayes Bilingual School
PublicPK 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 249 East Ward Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207

249 East Ward Street is a single family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53207. This property was listed for sale on May 15, 2026 by EXP Realty, LLC~MKE, it's currently listed at $227,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 days and was last sold on September 9, 2019. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include Riley Elementary, La Causa Charter School and Bay View Middle and High School. 249 East Ward Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,092 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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