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5526 W Wells STREET, Milwaukee, WI, 53208

3beds
2baths
1,744sqft
$275,000
$158price/sqft
$2,235/moest. monthly cost
$89,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Turnkey Story Hill duplex perfect for house-hacking or investing!Upper Unit: Bright studio with stylish herringbone LVP floors & a rare, separate kitchen featuring full-size appliances and a dishwasher. Lower Unit: Features a spacious 2-bedroom layout showcasing classic hardwood floors, brand-new stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful, sun-drenched sunroom perfect for a home office. Updates: Enjoy total peace of mind with brand-new Dutch Lap siding, a new roof, the new high-efficiency furnace, a new A/C unit, and upgraded electrical service. Location: In the highly sought-after Story Hill neighborhood! Walking distance to American Family Field for game days, just 10 minutes to Downtown Milwaukee, and close to Tosa Village with easy freeway access. Schedule your private viewing.

Getting Around

67
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
47
TransitSome Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: 21+ Years
  • Year built: 1926

Materials

  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,744
  • Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3850682000
  • Zoning: RES
  • Exclusions: Sellers / Tenants Personal Property.

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Living area range: 751-1000

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached,1 Car,1 Space
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,390$16,680
Home Insurance *$156$1,872
Property Taxes $518$6,216
Electricity $171$2,054
Total$2,235$26,820
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$76,628/yr
40% on housing$67,050/yr
45% on housing$59,600/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

Wisconsin Insurance Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 5,246Commercial: 198
Total Premiums$4.55M
Total Exposure$860.28M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.4%
10.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$158This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 53208$92
Milwaukee County$147

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53208$151
Milwaukee County$187

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-07Pending sale$275,000
2026-08-04Contingent$275,000
2026-07-14Price change$275,000
2026-06-07Price change$299,900
2026-05-14Listed for sale$320,000
2025-09-03Listing removed$280,000
2025-07-29Price change$280,000
2025-07-11Price change$295,000
2025-06-04Listed for sale$305,000
2021-11-16Sold$159,900
2021-09-28Listed for sale$165,000
2021-09-28Contingent$165,000
2021-09-22Listed for sale$165,000
2006-11-21Sold$154,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJames Harris Jr
BrokerageVylla Home

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