Contingent

$349,900

2181 N 53rd STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53208

5beds

1,954sqft

$2,682/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$357,800 Zestimate^®

$179/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Lovingly maintained for nearly 38 years, this classic Washington Heights bungalow is ready for its next chapter. With a surprisingly spacious footprint and thoughtful layout, this 5BR, 2BA home offers the kind of space you can grow into and enjoy for years to come. The main floor features a large living room, formal dining room, office/den, two bedrooms, and a spacious kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and plenty of storage. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms and a full bath with a classic clawfoot tub. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard, patio, and garden space. Set on one of Washington Heights' favorite blocks, walkable to the neighborhood's shops, restaurants, parks, and everything else that makes this area so special.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Basement: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,954
Total interior livable area: 1,954 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,954

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, 2 Car
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 3469963000
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $179/sqft
Tax assessed value: $212,900
Annual tax amount: $4,082
Date on market: 9/18/2026
Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Workbench In Basement, Edo, Disposal
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$357,800

$340,000 - $376,000

$2,085/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/20/2026	Contingent	$349,900$179/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1978460 Report a problem
9/18/2026	Listed for sale	$349,900+513.9%$179/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1978460 Report a problem
6/1/1989	Sold	$57,000$29/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,428 -7.4%	$212,900 +2.1%
2024	$4,783 +9.7%	$208,600 +13%
2023	$4,362 -0.8%	$184,600
2022	$4,395 -5.8%	$184,600 +10.1%
2021	$4,664	$167,600
2020	$4,664	$167,600
2019	$4,664 +6.5%	$167,600 +6.5%
2018	$4,381 +17.9%	$157,300 +6.4%
2017	$3,716 -3.1%	$147,900 -1.1%
2016	$3,834 -5.9%	$149,600 -5.9%
2015	$4,076	$158,900 -0.1%
2014	$4,076	$159,000
2012	--	$159,000 -5.7%
2011	--	$168,700
2010	$4,315 -5.3%	$168,700 -7%
2009	$4,557	$181,400 -6%
2008	--	$193,000
2007	--	$193,000
2006	--	$193,000
2005	--	$193,000 +13.7%
2004	--	$169,800 +25.1%
2003	--	$135,700 +11.6%
2002	--	$121,600 +22.8%
2001	$2,852 +5.4%	$99,000
2000	$2,705 +40.1%	$99,000 +23.4%
1999	$1,930	$80,200