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Property Description

Photos prior to tenant moving in. Updated, turn-key duplex on Milwaukee's Near South Side offering spacious living areas, tall ceilings, and tons of square footage throughout both units. The lower unit features 2 bed and 1.5 baths, a large kitchen, spacious living room, and newer SS appliances. Additional finished basement space and a half bath dedicated to the 1st floor unit provide added flexibility. The upper unit offers 3 bed-1 bath, newer SS appliances, updates throughout, and additional finished attic space. Separate utilities, newer furnaces ('23 &'25) and a shared basement laundry area with a newer washer and dryer add convenience. Front and back porches, a fenced-in backyard, and easy street parking. Conveniently located within walking distance of St. Augustine Prep. Academy.

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General

Price: $259,900
Taxes: $4,801 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Duplex
Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
MLS ID: 1985637
Updated: 10/22/2026
Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Parking

Parking Features: None

Location

County: Milwaukee
Driving Directions: W. Arthur Ave. North on 5th ST. Subject property on the east side of the street.

School Information

School District: Milwaukee

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Duplex/2 Story
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Wood
Basement Desc.: 1/2 Bath, Full
Year Built: 1913

Unit Information

Unit 1

Square Feet: 2556
Bathroom Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Half Bath on Lower Level, Shower Stall, Vanity
Bedrooms: 2

Unit 2

Bathroom Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Shower Stall, Vanity
Bedrooms: 3

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Zoning: RT4

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $4,801.99
Tax Year: 2025

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Schools

Schools serving 2478 S 5th St

School District:Milwaukee School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Riley Elementary 2424 South 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207	PK-5	0.1 mi
Hayes Bilingual School 971 West Windlake Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204	PK-7	0.7 mi
Bay View Montessori 357 East Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207	PK-K	1.9 mi
Lincoln Center of the Arts 820 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202	6-8	3.4 mi
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205	6-8	3.7 mi
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212	6-8	4.8 mi
Bay View Middle and High School 2751 South Lenox Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207	6-12	1 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	1.7 mi

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Price & Sales History for 2478 S 5th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/21/2026

Listed

$259,900

16.55%

MLS

2/15/2023

Sold

$223,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 2478 S 5th St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$4,802

17%

$235,000

28%

2024

$4,108

161%

$183,000

163%

2023

$1,576

-5%

$69,700

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2022

$1,660

-77%

$69,700

2021

$7,273

107%

$64,700

-4%

2019

$3,509

-5%

$67,400

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2018

$3,695

40%

$67,400

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2017

$2,644

-32%

$67,400

-9%

2016

$3,873

85%

$74,300

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2014

$2,096

-2%

$74,300

2013

$2,144

-29%

$72,600

-15%

2012

$3,000

—

$85,400

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2478 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53207 (MLS# 1985637) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 2478 S 5th St is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on October 21, 2026. This property is listed by Michael Finn from our Milwaukee Office.Want to learn more about 2478 S 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Milwaukee? You can browse all Milwaukee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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