Set on a quiet street in Milwaukee's desirable Cooper Park neighborhood, this Cape Cod charmer is ready to welcome its next owner. Rich hardwood floors run throughout the home's 1,203 square feet, complementing a comfortable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath layout. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard - a great space for summer cookouts, pets, or simply relaxing. Just minutes from Wauwatosa's shops, restaurants, parks, and the Medical College, you'll have west-side convenience right at your doorstep. Come see why this Cooper Park gem is the total package.
Active
$239,900
2862 N 78th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53222
3beds
1,203sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$264,700 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
HIGHMARK RE Group* 414-517-7716,
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1976464
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block,Full,Radon Mitigation System
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,203
- Total interior livable area: 1,203 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 1 Car
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 3030854000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
- Municipality: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,304
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer & Dryer, Chest Freezer & Refrigerator In Basement, Gazebo, Dehumidifier, Patio Furniture.
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
Estimated market value
$264,700
$246,000 - $283,000
$2,067/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$199/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1976464 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2026 | Listing removed | $239,900$199/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1970288 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$199/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1970288 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $239,900$199/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1970288 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+357%$199/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1970288 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2015 | Sold | $52,500$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,651 +10.5% | $223,600 +21.9% |
| 2024 | $4,208 +8.8% | $183,500 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $3,866 -0.8% | $163,600 |
| 2022 | $3,895 -7.7% | $163,600 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $4,222 | $151,700 |
| 2020 | $4,222 | $151,700 |
| 2019 | $4,222 +9.1% | $151,700 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,871 +20.3% | $139,000 +10.2% |
| 2017 | $3,219 -0.6% | $126,100 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $3,239 +0.2% | $120,200 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,232 | $116,700 |
| 2014 | $3,232 | $116,700 -4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,900 -17.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $148,500 |
| 2010 | $3,779 +2.1% | $148,500 |
| 2009 | $3,702 | $148,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $148,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $148,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $148,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $148,500 +7.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $137,600 +12% |
| 2003 | -- | $122,900 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $113,800 +21.2% |
| 2001 | $2,701 +5.4% | $93,900 |
| 2000 | $2,562 +4.6% | $93,900 +10.1% |
| 1999 | $2,449 | $85,300 |
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Neighborhood: Cooper Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Eighty-First Street SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Milwaukee School of LanguagesGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Milwaukee German Immersion SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milwaukee
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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