$429,000

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,500 Sqft

524 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 2 Story
Time on Market: 9 hours
Price per Sqft: $172
Garage: 2 Car
Total Taxes: $5,919
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

Beautiful Victorian home in Waukesha's Historic District, just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, entertainment & all the energy of city living. Full of timeless character, this property offers downtown views, wood floors & a welcoming front porch, plus thoughtful updates. The upper unit features central air (2019), water heater (2021), fresh paint & a remodeled bathroom. Exterior updates include a 2020 driveway, rear deck/stairs & exterior paint. Walk-up space above the large garage is ideal for a studio, home office or storage, with plenty of additional parking. Unfinished walk-up attic offers even more potential. Currently a duplex, the property is also listed as a single-family home and could be converted back. A charming historic property with flexibility and character.

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement:
  • Full, Stone, Walk Out/Outer Door
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bath Descriptions: Tub Only,Shower Over Tub
Heating/Cooling:
  • Central Air, Forced Air, Multiple Units
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Cable/Satellite Available, Expandable Attic, High Speed Internet, Wood Floors
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 2,500
  • Lot Sqft Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 2001-2500

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 14x13
Bedroom 2 12x10
Bedroom 3 14x13
Bedroom 4 13x12
Bedroom 5 12x9
Dining Room 16x13
Family Room 13x12
Kitchen 16x9
Living Room 15x13
Kitchen 13x12

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 0.0 to .499
  • Source: Assessor/Public Record
Exterior:
  • Wood
Garage:
  • Details: Opener Included, Detached, 2 Car
  • Spaces: 2.0
Lot:
  • Description: Sidewalks
Parking:
  • Details: 1 Space
Style:
  • Victorian/Federal
Water:
  • Waterfront: N
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 53188
Street:
  • Name: Madison STREET
  • Suffix: STREET
Tax Year:
  • 2025
Zoning:
  • RM-1

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • Madison St, Between Randall St and Spring St

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Schools and Neighborhood

School District:
  • Waukesha
Postal City:
  • Waukesha
Municipality:
  • Name: WAUKESHA
  • Type: City
County:
  • WAUKESHA

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 9/10/2026

This Property
Waukesha Single Family Home Avg
Waukesha County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$429,000
$604,755
$753,862
Median Price
$562,000
$649,900
Price / Sq Ft
$172
$256
$282
Days on Market
9 hours
52 days
50 days
Total Listings
166
850

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 9 hours
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-09-10 02:32:32
  • MLS Number: 1977085
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_METRO
  • Listing Office: Real Broker North Shore
  • Listing Agent: Fernwood Real Estate Group*
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