Google street view image for 2838 River Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189

Off market dec 2005 for $485K

$716,772

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,601/mo

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4 ba

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3,802

sq ft

2838 River Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189

About this home

2838 River Rd is a 3,802 square foot house on a 5.94 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 2005 for $485,000. Based on Redfin's Waukesha data, we estimate the home's value is $716,772.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5.94 acresLot Size

$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$716,772

$232K since sold in December 2005$60K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($645K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$655,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths2,911 sq ft
W270S3575 Oak Knoll Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$540,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,443 sq ft
W286S4660 Woods Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$582,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,453 sq ft
W274S4153 Timber Trl, Waukesha, WI 53189
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$650,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,840 sq ft
S45W25740 Red Oak Ct, Waukesha, WI 53189
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$665,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,884 sq ft
2517 Fox River Cir, Waukesha, WI 53189
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$779,900
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,404 sq ft
S46W28740 Perren Dale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189

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$504,545

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$3,877/mo

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Market trends in 53189, WI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$542K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$399,000
3 beds2 baths2,375 sq ft
1006 Wisteria Ln, Waukesha, WI 53189
Tina Ferlindes • Realty Executives - Integrity
$389,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,175 sq ft
213 Richard St, Waukesha, WI 53189
Jj Hausmann Team* • Compass RE WI-Lake Country
$479,900
3 beds3 baths1,916 sq ft
731 Keystone Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Paul Liebe • Lake Country Flat Fee
3D WALKTHROUGH
$399,900
4 beds1.5 baths2,496 sq ft
1231 School Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Michael Olszewski • Area Wide Realty
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Sale history for 2838 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,531 (+5.2%)

$251,500 + $311,100

$562,600

2024

$7,159 (+2.6%)

$144,900 + $331,700

$476,600

2023

$6,978 (+33.3%)

$144,900 + $331,700

$476,600

2022

$5,233 (−2.4%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2021

$5,361 (+3.6%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2020

$5,173 (+3.1%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2019

$5,016 (+3.9%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2018

$4,827 (+0.4%)

$56,100 + $200,100

$256,200

2017

$4,809 (+1.3%)

$56,100 + $200,100

$256,200

2016

$4,745 (+1.9%)

$56,100 + $181,100

$237,200

2014

$4,657

$56,100 + $174,200

$230,300

Tax history for 2838 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,531 (+5.2%)

$251,500 + $311,100

$562,600

2024

$7,159 (+2.6%)

$144,900 + $331,700

$476,600

2023

$6,978 (+33.3%)

$144,900 + $331,700

$476,600

2022

$5,233 (−2.4%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2021

$5,361 (+3.6%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2020

$5,173 (+3.1%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2019

$5,016 (+3.9%)

$56,100 + $215,500

$271,600

2018

$4,827 (+0.4%)

$56,100 + $200,100

$256,200

2017

$4,809 (+1.3%)

$56,100 + $200,100

$256,200

2016

$4,745 (+1.9%)

$56,100 + $181,100

$237,200

2014

$4,657

$56,100 + $174,200

$230,300

*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

RS-3

C-1

Single-Family Residential District

To provide for single-family residential development at densities not to exceed 5.5 dwelling units per net acre.

Zone overlays

Lowland Conservancy District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station

Dec 11, 2020 • Final

Single family

Install a new photovoltaic solar array.

Electrical

Solar

Dec 11, 2020 • Final

Etrakit electrical residential

Install a new photovoltaic solar array.

Electrical

Solar

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: 1,250
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Baseboard

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,802
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,541
Building Sq. Ft: 5,772
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 1B CSM NO 6776 (V56 CSM P316) PT NW1/4 & NE1/4 SEC 29 T6N R19E 5.94 AC R1526/473

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 258,746
Legal Lot Number: 1B
Municipality Name: WAUKESHA CITY
Acres: 5.94
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WAUKESHA CITY

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,802
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Waukesha County
APN: WAKC1409002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rose Glen Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Central Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

5/10

West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Waukesha, WI • 53189

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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$681,000 – $825,000

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Home values near 2838 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2847 River Road, Waukesha, WI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$296,124
1728 Moccasin Trail, Waukesha, WI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2713 Sq. Ft.	$574,219

Address	Redfin Estimate
2825 Makou Trail, Waukesha, WI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3913 Sq. Ft.	$814,894
1732 Moccasin Trail, Waukesha, WI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2279 Sq. Ft.	$694,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
1724 Moccasin Trail, Waukesha, WI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3538 Sq. Ft.	$763,276
1718 Moccasin Trail, Waukesha, WI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3125 Sq. Ft.	$664,405

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