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140 W Garfield Ave - 140 W Garfield Ave Milwaukee WI 6,000 SF Specialty Building Offered at $350,000 in Milwaukee, WI 53212
Executive Summary
This listing is for the church building only
140 W Garfield Ave presents a compelling commercial investment opportunity in Milwaukee’s Brewers Hill neighborhood, near N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., W. North Ave., downtown Milwaukee, and the growing Bronzeville corridor. Originally built in 1887 as the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church and designed by Milwaukee architect Herman Paul Schnetzky, the building offers a distinctive presence, flexible interior layout, and long-term repositioning potential.
The property is anchored by an established daycare tenant that has operated from the building for years and will be entering a new 3-year lease beginning July 1. Lease terms include $4,000 per month in rent, plus tenant responsibility for 25% of the WE Energies bill, providing immediate income and added utility cost recovery for the next owner. With built-in cash flow, tenant stability, recognizable architecture, and a location surrounded by continued neighborhood reinvestment, this asset is well-positioned for investors seeking both current return and future upside. Buyer to verify lease terms, zoning, permitted uses, measurements, and all property details.
140 W Garfield Ave presents a compelling commercial investment opportunity in Milwaukee’s Brewers Hill neighborhood, near N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., W. North Ave., downtown Milwaukee, and the growing Bronzeville corridor. Originally built in 1887 as the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church and designed by Milwaukee architect Herman Paul Schnetzky, the building offers a distinctive presence, flexible interior layout, and long-term repositioning potential.
The property is anchored by an established daycare tenant that has operated from the building for years and will be entering a new 3-year lease beginning July 1. Lease terms include $4,000 per month in rent, plus tenant responsibility for 25% of the WE Energies bill, providing immediate income and added utility cost recovery for the next owner. With built-in cash flow, tenant stability, recognizable architecture, and a location surrounded by continued neighborhood reinvestment, this asset is well-positioned for investors seeking both current return and future upside. Buyer to verify lease terms, zoning, permitted uses, measurements, and all property details.
Property Facts
| Price | $350,000 | Lot Size | 0.25 AC |
| Price Per SF | $58.33 | Building Size | 6,000 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User | No. Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Specialty | Year Built | 1887 |
| Property Subtype | Religious Facility | Opportunity Zone |
Yes
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| Building Class | C | ||
| Zoning | RT4 - Residential | ||
| Price | $350,000 |
| Price Per SF | $58.33 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User |
| Property Type | Specialty |
| Property Subtype | Religious Facility |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 0.25 AC |
| Building Size | 6,000 SF |
| No. Stories | 3 |
| Year Built | 1887 |
| Opportunity Zone |
Yes |
| Zoning | RT4 - Residential |
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Good public transit
60/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 353-0188-000-4 | Improvements Assessment | $433,000 |
| Land Assessment | $19,900 | Total Assessment | $452,900 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
353-0188-000-4
Land Assessment
$19,900
Improvements Assessment
$433,000
Total Assessment
$452,900
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