Charming West Allis bungalow blends classic character with modern upgrades! Freshly painted inside and out, this move-in-ready gem features beautifully refinished real HWFs and updated flooring throughout. Enjoy complete peace of mind with 2025 mechanicals--new furnace, central air, water heater, washer, and dryer. Relax on the charming front porch before stepping inside to a sun-filled living room featuring arched doorways, built-in bookcases, and a natural fireplace. The formal dining room has elegant crown molding and custom built-ins. Upgrades continue with refreshed baths and kitchen, while the versatile upstairs loft offers great extra living space. Spacious rooms and tall ceilings are amazing! Unbeatable location near dining, shopping, parks and easy freeway access. This is the one!
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Price cut: $5.1K (11/6)
$319,900
1971 S 81st STREET, West Allis, WI 53219
4beds
1,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$319,200 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious roomsBeautifully refinished real hwfsRefreshed baths and kitchenCustom built-insArched doorwaysTall ceilingsBuilt-in bookcases
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peggy Varilla peggy@nestedwi.com,
Nested Real Estate LLC
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1985646
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,508
- Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 4770297000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Allis
- Municipality: West Allis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,114
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator In Garage
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
Estimated market value
$319,200
$303,000 - $335,000
$2,119/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Price change | $319,900-1.6%$212/sqft |
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| 10/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+44.4%$216/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Sold | $225,000$149/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Contingent | $225,000$149/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,335 +8.5% | $199,100 |
| 2024 | $3,997 +14.9% | $199,100 +59.4% |
| 2023 | $3,479 +8.5% | $124,900 |
| 2022 | $3,205 -13.5% | $124,900 |
| 2021 | $3,704 | $124,900 |
| 2020 | $3,704 +2.4% | $124,900 |
| 2019 | $3,618 -1.5% | $124,900 |
| 2018 | $3,673 +10.4% | $124,900 |
| 2017 | $3,326 +3.2% | $124,900 |
| 2016 | $3,224 -0.1% | $124,900 |
| 2015 | $3,228 +0.2% | $124,900 |
| 2014 | $3,221 | $124,900 |
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Neighborhood: Honey Creek Settlement
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: Frank Lloyd Wright
- High: West Allis Central
- District: West Allis
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





