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    227 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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    $5,375,000

    Historic Third Ward apartments with commercial suites and riverwalk access.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    26,749 SF
    Price / SF:
    $200/SF
    Added:
    Apr 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    66
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 3 at 5:08 am

    Property Features for 227 N Water St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    26,749 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Listing Contact
    Matthew E. Whiteside

    Listing agent Matthew E. Whiteside License #License(s): WI: 56948-090

    Listing office Marcus & Millichap

    Listing date Apr 3, 2026

    Source Marcusmillichap

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    HighLights

    • Premier location in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, known for shopping and dining.
    • Income potential from residential units and commercial suites, with $7,165/month commercial income.
    • High‑end apartment features: open floor plans, exposed wood‑beamed ceilings, cream city brick, and stainless steel appliances.
    • Strong rental income: one‑bedroom units range from $1,841 to $1,995/month.
    • Value‑add opportunity: tenants pay for heat, gas, and electric.
    • Waterfront access: many units offer views and direct access to the Milwaukee Riverwalk.

    Overview

    Grand Riverside Apartments is a mixed-use property in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, featuring 16 apartment homes and 2 commercial suites. The property contains approximately 21,160 square feet of apartment homes and 5,589 square feet of commercial space, totaling 26,749 square feet. The residential unit mix includes four one-bedroom, one-bathroom units at 1,018 square feet and four one-bedroom, two-bathroom units at 1,081 square feet. Additionally, there are four two-bedroom, two-bathroom units at 1,557 square feet and four two-bedroom, two-bathroom plus den units at 1,643 square feet. The property also features two ground-level commercial suites: one at 2,753 square feet and the other at 2,836 square feet. Apartment homes feature open floor plans with exposed wood-beamed ceilings, cream city brick accent walls, bamboo flooring, and granite countertops. Units are equipped with in-unit washers and dryers, central air-conditioning, and stainless steel appliance packages including refrigerator, range and oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Many units also offer waterfront views and direct access to the Milwaukee Riverwalk. Residential tenants are responsible for heat, gas, and electric utilities. Water, sewer, and trash services are paid by ownership and billed back to tenants through a third-party RUBS system. Commercial tenants are responsible for their CAM Share (real estate taxes, special assessments, snow, management fee, and insurance), as well as heat, electric, gas, water and sewer, and cleaning expenses. All such utilities are separately metered for commercial suites. The Historic Third Ward is recognized as the city’s premier shopping, dining, and arts district. The neighborhood features a concentration of upscale retailers, art galleries, restaurants, professional services, and theaters. The district also hosts popular events and is home to the Milwaukee Public Market.

    Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $593.8k $22.20
    − Vacancy −$71.3k −$2.66
    EGI $522.6k $19.54
    − OpEx −$196.0k −$7.33
    NOI $326.6k $12.21
    26,749 SF · lease $22.20/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 37.50%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Mixed Use
    $4.67M
    $4.08M – $5.44M (±1% cap)
    NOI $326,605 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.08%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $4.01M
    $3.51M – $4.68M (±1% cap)
    NOI $280,584 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.22%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $6.43M
    $5.62M – $7.50M (±1% cap)
    NOI $449,961 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.37%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Grand Riverside Apartment Building Brand Builders Business Service Center 227 Water Street ... Apartment Building

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Restaurant Nail Salon Daycare Center Building Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Milwaukee
    County
    Milwaukee
    State
    Wisconsin
    Longitude
    -87.9095982
    Latitude
    43.0332063

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Historic Third Ward apartments with commercial suites and riverwalk access.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 227 N Water St Milwaukee, WI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,375,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Premier location in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, known for shopping and dining.; Income potential from residential units and commercial suites, with $7,165/month commercial income.; **High‑end apartment features:** open floor plans, exposed wood‑beamed ceilings, cream city brick, and stainless steel appliances.
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