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Property Description

Excellent opportunity to own a well-maintained duplex in Milwaukee's Riverwest/Harambee neighborhood! Perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio or owner-occupants seeking to offset their mortgage with rental income. The lower unit also features beautiful hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms, adding warmth and character. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard and convenient alley parking for up to two vehicles. Ideally located near Gordon Park, schools, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with quick access to I-43 for an easy commute. Whether you're looking to generate cash flow or build equity while living in one unit, this duplex is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

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General

Price: $174,900
Taxes: $1,785 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Duplex
Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
MLS ID: 1981792
Updated: 10/6/2026
Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago

Parking

Parking Features: Alley Entrance, Parking Space

Location

County: Milwaukee
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School Information

School District: Milwaukee

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Duplex/2 Story
Exterior Const.: Vinyl, Wood
Basement Desc.: Full
Year Built: 1892

Unit Information

Unit 1

Square Feet: 1553
Bathroom Features: Full Bath on Main Level
Bedrooms: 2

Unit 2

Bathroom Features: Full Bath on Upper Level
Bedrooms: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Zoning: RT4

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $1,785.51
Tax Year: 2025

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Schools

Schools serving 2740 N Buffum St

School District:Milwaukee School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Pierce Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI 2765 North Fratney Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212	PK-5	0.2 mi
Holmes Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI 2463 North Buffum Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212	PK-8	0.4 mi
La Escuela Fratney 3255 North Fratney Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212	PK-5	0.7 mi
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212	6-8	0.2 mi
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205	6-8	1.3 mi
Lincoln Center of the Arts 820 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202	6-8	1.5 mi
Riverside University High School 1615 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211	9-12	0.8 mi
Rufus King International High School 1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209	9-12	2.2 mi
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233	9-12	2.4 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 2740 N Buffum St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/06/2026

Price Reduced

$174,900

-2.78%

MLS

9/23/2026

Listed

$179,900

99.89%

MLS

11/12/2022

Sold

$90,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 2740 N Buffum St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$1,886

-29%

$90,000

2024

$2,645

50%

$85,800

17%

2023

$1,758

10%

$73,200

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2022

$1,602

-73%

$73,200

30%

2021

$5,897

106%

$56,200

105%

2019

$2,868

43%

$27,400

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2018

$2,007

-27%

$27,400

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2017

$2,752

116%

$27,400

2016

$1,277

-68%

$27,200

2014

$4,043

391%

$25,700

-13%

2013

$824

-3%

$29,500

-28%

2012

$848

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$40,900

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2740 N Buffum St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 (MLS# 1981792) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 2740 N Buffum St is currently listed for $174,900 and was received on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 2740 N Buffum 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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2740 N Buffum St Milwaukee, WI 53212