$400,000

2909 N Farwell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211

$4,750
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,375 sqft
0.1 acres
$168 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2909 N Farwell Ave

LOCATION: this home HAS IT!! Just 2 blocks south of the UWM Student Union, this recently updated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath house is loaded with charm: oak hardwood floors, crown moldings; French doors to living room with fireplace; pocket doors to dining room; butler's pantry; big, beautiful windows on the main level; huge foyer with turned staircase to the 2nd level. 2nd and 3rd levels feature newer vinyl windows; updated baths with contemporary lighting fixtures, vanities & walk-in showers. 3 bedrooms on the 2nd level + a den/office leading to a balcony; 3rd level features independent (newer) furnace and could be used as a living room with bedroom or just as two bedrooms. Freshly painted exterior; new sidewalk and HUGE parking slab could accommodate 5-6 cars. GREAT live-in or rental!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,375 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1902
ParkingNone,4 Car, 1 Space
MLS #1917804
Garage5 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Pantry, Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 5 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None,4 Car, 1 Space
  • Architectural Style: Victorian/Federal, Other
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $400,000
  • Price/SqFt: $168
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,622
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: 2 blocks south of Kenwood, 1 block east of Maryland - 8 blocks to Lake Drive
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Living Area: 2,375 SqFt
  • Municipality: Milwaukee
  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1917804
  • MLS Name: WIREX_METRO
  • Office Name: Famous Homes Realty
  • Office Phone: (414) 803-4111
  • Office Email: Gail@FamousHomesRealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Gail Howard

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2909 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 - unfurnished living room featuring a brick fireplace, baseboards, wood finished floors, and crown molding

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2020
Home Sold
$185,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$279,200$6,622
2022$279,200$6,604
2021$245,000$6,290
2020$245,000$6,222
2019$253,800$6,359
2018$228,800$5,690

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Riverwest Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

2765 N Fratney St

2

Fratney Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

3255 N Fratney St

8

Atwater Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.3 mi

2100 E Capitol Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $113,393. Residents of Milwaukee, WI typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

57%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
48%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2909 N Farwell Ave

The listing price of 2909 N Farwell Ave property is $400,000.

The property 2909 N Farwell Ave is a house located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211.

Active Listing: 2909 N Farwell Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2909 N Farwell Ave are: Riverwest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fratney Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Atwater Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hartford Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Maryland Montessori (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Gaenslen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Riverside High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), New Horizons for Learning (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Shorewood High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,622 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 24, 2020 for $185,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2909 N Farwell Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 2909 N Farwell Ave is 2,375 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2909 N Farwell Ave is 1902.

This home is located at 2909 N Farwell Ave in Milwaukee, WI and zip code 53211 in the Northeast neighborhood. This 2,375 square foot home, which was built in 1902, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.

Over 23 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Milwaukee, WI. In the same period over 36 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Milwaukee, WI increased by 24% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $210,000 and the average listing age was 28 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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