Daycare and Multi-Use Commercial Building

5836-40 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210

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$389,000

COMMERCIAL - Milwaukee, WI

Property size:

6,329 SF

Lot size:

0.24 Acres

Price / SF:

$61/SF

HighLights

1964 commercial building currently used as a daycare with many possible uses
New roof and poured concrete at the outside loading dock, plus new electrical
Basement is completely finished with 4 additional bathrooms
First floor includes 2 bathrooms
Daycare setup includes 2 playground areas

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Anitra Tatum

For Sale

$389,000

COMMERCIAL - Milwaukee, WI

Property size:

6,329 SF

Lot size:

0.24 Acres

Price / SF:

$61/SF

Added:: Jul 9, 2026
Days on Market:: 1
Last Refresh:: Jul 9 at 2:06 pm

Property Features for 5836-40 W Appleton Ave

General Information

Property type: Commercial Sale
Property subtype: Other
Zoning: LB2
Standard status: Active
APN: 3060781000
Size: 6,329 SF
Lot size: 0.24 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: 9754

Building Details

Year built: 1964
Architectural style: Other

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Anitra Tatum

Listing agent Anitra Tatum

Listing office Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore 205 E Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI

Listing date Jul 9, 2026

MLS# 1970755 Listing URL

HighLights

1964 commercial building currently used as a daycare with many possible uses
New roof and poured concrete at the outside loading dock, plus new electrical
Basement is completely finished with 4 additional bathrooms
First floor includes 2 bathrooms
Daycare setup includes 2 playground areas

Overview

This commercial building is currently operated as a daycare and offers a flexible interior layout with restroom capacity throughout. The basement is completely finished and includes four additional bathrooms, while the first floor has two bathrooms. When used as a daycare, there are two playground areas on site. Recent improvements include a new roof, new poured concrete at the outside loading dock, and new electrical.

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the property is zoned LB2. It sits on a 0.24-acre lot and contains 6,329 square feet of space, providing a dedicated structure with an established institutional use.

The configuration and improvements support a range of potential buyers and operators beyond daycare, including office, medical/health care, school, and other uses such as catering, laundromat, furniture store, dry cleaner, or a health club. The updated roof, loading dock improvements, and refreshed electrical service can help streamline transition for qualifying tenants or owner-occupants seeking a turnkey footprint with substantial bathroom infrastructure.

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Day care centers

Suggested Use

Similar Places Nearby

JO'S Early Learning Academy-North — 4801 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Safe Haven Child Development Center — 4421 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Right At School — 2166 N 68th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
CBA-Childcare By Annalise — 2159 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Arial's Learning Cave — 4519 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

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City: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Longitude: -87.985564
Latitude: 43.069012

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For sale
Day care centers
WI
Milwaukee
53210
5836-40 W Appleton Ave

What type of property is this?

Day care center - Multi-bath facility with daycare-ready outdoor areas and recent exterior and electrical upgrades, suited for office and healthcare concepts.

Where is this day care center located?

The property is located at 5836-40 W Appleton Ave Milwaukee, WI.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $389,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 1964 commercial building currently used as a daycare with many possible uses; New roof and poured concrete at the outside loading dock, plus new electrical; Basement is completely finished with 4 additional bathrooms

5836-40 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210

COMMERCIAL - Milwaukee, WI

Property Features for 5836-40 W Appleton Ave

General Information

Taxes and HOA fees

Building Details

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Similar Places Nearby

Location Insight

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Mixed-Use Retail/Office Building

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Service & Showroom Facility

Brick 4-Unit Residential Income Property

Established Commercial Garage Opportunity

Multi-Bay Auto Shop Flex Building

Mixed-Use Retail and Apartments

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