Contingent

$279,500

1516 S 78th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53214

4beds

1,665sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1907

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$288,800 Zestimate^®

$168/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome home to this massive 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial offering a wonderful blend of comfort, character, & everyday convenience. Soaring ceilings & generously sized rooms create an open, airy feel throughout, while the beautifully updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, & the dry basement offers valuable storage & future possibilities! Enjoy relaxing mornings on the front porch & quiet evenings on the back porch as you look onto your private, fenced back yard! Fresh exterior paint enhances curb appeal, and the large concrete parking area accommodates up to four vehicles. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, local amenities, & State Fair Park! Easy to earn extra income from parking too! New furnace & 1 year home warranty!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Area: 140
Dimensions: 14 x 10

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Master Bedroom Bath: Walk-In Shower, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Heating

Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,665
Total interior livable area: 1,665 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,665

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage, 1 Space

Features

Levels: Multi-Level
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 4520079000
Zoning: Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Brick/Stone, Stone, Wood Siding

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1907

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Location

Region: West Allis
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $168/sqft
Tax assessed value: $262,400
Annual tax amount: $4,794
Date on market: 6/16/2026
Inclusions: Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer/Dryer Combo, Dining Room Table, Portable Ac, Primary Bedroom Ikea Closet System
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$288,800

$274,000 - $303,000

$2,418/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/18/2026	Contingent	$279,500$168/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1967317 Report a problem
6/16/2026	Listed for sale	$279,500+92.8%$168/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1967317 Report a problem
6/21/2018	Sold	$145,000+3.6%$87/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/30/2018	Listed for sale	$139,900-4.1%$84/sqft
Source: Realty Executives - Elite #1578281 Report a problem
3/26/2018	Listing removed	$145,900$88/sqft
Source: Realty Executives - Elite #1568755 Report a problem
3/9/2018	Listed for sale	$145,900+8.2%$88/sqft
Source: Realty Executives - Elite #1568755 Report a problem
10/29/2002	Sold	$134,900$81/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,623 +29.3%	$229,800 +79.1%
2023	$3,575 +8.4%	$128,300
2022	$3,299 -13.3%	$128,300
2021	$3,805	$128,300
2020	$3,805 +2.4%	$128,300
2019	$3,717 -1.5%	$128,300
2018	$3,773 +10.2%	$128,300
2017	$3,423 +3.2%	$128,300
2016	$3,317 -0.1%	$128,300
2015	$3,321 +0.2%	$128,300
2014	$3,314	$128,300

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