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1976 N Farwell AVENUE #1978, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

--beds
--baths
--sqft
$550,000
--price/sqft
$4,107/moest. monthly cost
$164,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

First time available in a generation! This iconic mixed-use property occupies one of Milwaukee's premier East Side corners at Lafayette Place and Farwell Avenue. Built in the 1890s, this historic building features a highly visible commercial storefront paired with two residential apartments (1 BR/1 BA and 3 BR/2 BA), creating multiple income streams in one of the city's most walkable neighborhoods. Rich in Milwaukee character and surrounded by thriving restaurants, nightlife, and local businesses, opportunities like this rarely come to market.

Getting Around

94
WalkingWalker's Paradise
52
TransitGood Transit
87
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Cass Street SchoolGrades PK-80.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: 21+ Years
  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Duplex

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space Only,Full,Partial

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3551234000
  • Zoning: RES
  • Exclusions: Restaurant And Tenants Personal Property

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Outdoor Space,Inside Parking,Outside

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 WaveVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
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 $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance *$321$3,852
Property Taxes $834$10,008
Electricity $171$2,054
Total$4,107$49,284
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$140,811/yr
40% on housing$123,210/yr
45% on housing$109,520/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

Wisconsin Insurance Plan

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
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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 53202$345
Milwaukee County$146

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53202$238
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
2026-07-31Listed for sale$550,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHIGHMARK RE Group*
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

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