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Property Description
Spacious 5BR home offering immediate income and future customization potential. Currently configured as 5 individually rented bedrooms generating $2,600/mo, with tenants paying all utilities--great cash-flow opportunity or option for an owner-occupant looking to build equity.Improvements over the years include a high-efficiency furnace, mostly rewired electrical, 100-amp service, glass block basement windows, aluminum siding/trim, and replacement windows installed at a prior time. Main level offers high ceilings, a large kitchen, and hardwood floors refinished in 2018. Bathroom features a re-tiled shower/tub, newer vanity, and added storage. Convenient corner-lot location near transit and walking distance toALDI. No off-street parking. Sold as-is. Buyer to verify room use.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1253 S 31st St
General
- Price: $215,000
- Taxes: $1,875 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1945304
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 32 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Cable TV Available, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Shower over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 13, Upper Level
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 9, Main Level
- Bedroom 4: 12 x 8, Upper Level
- Bedroom 5: 14 x 9, Upper Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 13 x 13, Main Level
- Kitchen: 16 x 12, Main Level
- Dining Room: 13 x 14, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: NW corner of W Madison Street and South 31st Street just North of Greenfield Avenue a block
School Information
- School District: Milwaukee
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story, Bungalow, Farm House
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Low Maintenance Trim, Steel Siding, Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: Block, Full
- Square Feet: 1,666
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
- Zoning: rt4
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,875.3
- Tax Year: 2024
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Schools
Schools serving 1253 S 31st St
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Doerfler School 3014 West Scott Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Hayes Bilingual School 971 West Windlake Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | PK-7 | 1.6 mi |
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 2430 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | PK-8 | 1.6 mi |
Audubon Technology & Communication Middle School 3300 South 39th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | 6-8 | 2.9 mi |
Lincoln Center of the Arts 820 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
South Division High School 1515 West Lapham Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Bradley Technology & Trade High School 700 South 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1253 S 31st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$215,000
-2.27%
MLS
12/16/2025
Listed
$220,000
576.92%
MLS
8/14/2020
Sold
$32,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1253 S 31st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,482
14%
$81,800
17%
2023
$3,065
85%
$69,700
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2022
$1,660
-38%
$69,700
21%
2021
$2,671
68%
$57,700
-20%
2019
$1,592
-11%
$71,800
—
2018
$1,791
-1%
$71,800
—
2017
$1,813
-4%
$71,800
5%
2016
$1,891
-4%
$68,500
—
2014
$1,973
-2%
$68,500
—
2013
$2,018
2%
$68,500
-6%
2012
$1,971
—
$72,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1253 S 31st St
1253 S 31st St, Milwaukee, WI 53215 (MLS# 1945304) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1253 S 31st St is currently listed for $215,000 and was received on December 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1253 S 31st St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Milwaukee? You can browse all Milwaukee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

