638 S 3rd St is a 1,802 square foot townhouse on a 2,800 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 30, 2002 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Milwaukee data, we estimate the home's value is $215,758.
TownhomeProperty Type
1890Year Built
2,800 sq ftLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$215,758
$91K since sold in December 2002$16K since October
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This home's estimate is 23.4% lower than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM4
Multi-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RM4 districts is to promote, preserve and protect neighborhoods intended primarily for high-density multi-family residential uses. These districts allow a wide range of lot sizes, smaller setbacks, and a high Percentage of lot coverage. They also allow neighborhoodserving commercial establishments commonly found in urban neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Apr 29, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 19, 2026 • Final
Building plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 901
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Townhouse
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WALKERS POINT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,802
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 901
Building Sq. Ft: 1,802
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: WALKER'S POINT IN NE 1/4 SEC 32-7-22 BLOCK 29 S 20' LOT 9
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,800
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 29
Fire District: TIF DIST #1
Municipality Name: CITY OF MILWAUKEE
Acres: 0.0643
Zoning Code: RM4
County Use Description: SINGLE PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,802
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,800 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Milwaukee County
APN: 4280447000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Vieau Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Bradley Technology & Trade High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $249,000
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