Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Listed
$875,000
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MLS
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Property Description
At the heart of Milwaukee's historic Water Street entertainment corridor, 144 E Juneau Avenue offers a unique opportunity to invest in a premiere entertainment district with rare licensure, and a long colorful history. Today's Silk On Water, formerly Art's Performing Center and Karl Ratzsch's Grand Prix, this vernacular-style building--situated between Water Street and the river--has long been a fixture of Milwaukee's downtown adult entertainment. The venue has operated as a tavern and gentleman's club from the 1960s to the present. Now, after over 50 years of ownership, the seller is entertaining offers!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 144 E Juneau Ave
General
- Price: $875,000
- Taxes: $9,722 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1975205
- Updated: 8/7/2026
- Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Other Features: Inside Storage, Restrooms
Location
- Municipality: City
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: Just off N Water St at 144 E Juneau Ave, East of the River.
- Dist. to Freeway: Less than 1 Mile
- Location Details: Business District, Near Public Transit
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Central Air Conditioning, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Retail, Special Purpose
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Rubber
- Ceiling Height: 11 to 15 Feet, 8 to 10 Feet
- Drive-In Clearance: No Truck Door
- Stories Description: 1
- Square Feet: 1,800
- Year Built: 1890
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Frontage: High Visibility, Near Public Transit
- Zoning: RED
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Tax Amount: $9,722
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 144 E Juneau Ave
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Golda Meir School 1615 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 3-8 | 0.4 mi |
Cass Street School 1647 North Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School 900 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Lincoln Center of the Arts 820 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Bradley Technology & Trade High School 700 South 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Riverside University High School 1615 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 144 E Juneau Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 144 E Juneau Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,723
-4%
$424,300
4%
2024
$10,172
2%
$406,900
7%
2023
$9,969
10%
$380,800
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2022
$9,067
-9%
$380,800
9%
2021
$10,017
-5%
$348,500
1%
2019
$10,497
5%
$344,000
—
2018
$10,041
-5%
$344,000
—
2017
$10,545
-7%
$344,000
2%
2016
$11,292
-2%
$338,000
16%
2014
$11,492
16%
$291,000
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2013
$9,933
2%
$291,000
—
2012
$9,709
—
$291,000
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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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144 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (MLS# 1975205) is a Retail property. 144 E Juneau Ave is currently listed for $875,000 and was received on August 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 144 E Juneau Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Milwaukee? You can browse all Milwaukee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.