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3279 S Adams AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI, 53207

3beds
2baths
--sqft
$395,000
--price/sqft
$3,059/moest. monthly cost
$122,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Double your pleasure. Double your fun. This Bay View duplex-style property delivers two distinct living spaces-and double the opportunity! The lower unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while the upper unit features 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Mostly brick exterior, a 2.5-car detached garage and separate utilities for each unit add everyday appeal. Plus, 2024 brought brand-new central air-conditioning units and water heaters. And the location? Bay View at its best, with Humboldt Park's Chill on the Hill, the South Shore Beer Garden, acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and entertainment all close by. Live in one, rent the other, or maximize the flexibility of having two units under one roof. Double your pleasure. Double your fun!

Getting Around

69
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
46
TransitSome Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Humboldt Park SchoolGrades PK-80.1 mi
7/10
Bay View MontessoriGrades PK-80.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: 21+ Years
  • Year built: 1953

Materials

  • Construction materials: Aluminum/Steel,Aluminum Siding,Brick/Stone,Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Full,Partial

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5381115000
  • Zoning: Res
  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property,Bidet

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Living area range: Not Available

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,791 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2.5
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,2 Car
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2.5
  • Covered spaces: 2.5

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 $1,997$23,964
Home Insurance *$151$1,812
Property Taxes $740$8,880
Electricity $171$2,054
Total$3,059$36,708
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$104,880/yr
40% on housing$91,770/yr
45% on housing$81,573/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

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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

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 53207$198
Milwaukee County$146

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53207$232
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-08Contingent$395,000
2026-07-31Listed for sale$395,000
2019-07-10Sold$233,500
1998-10-29Sold$135,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentPat Bitterberg
BrokerageShorewest Realtors, Inc.

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