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Price cut: $20K (10/17)

$169,900

3140 N 42nd PLACE, Milwaukee, WI 53216

3beds

1,695sqft

$1,302/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1937

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$100/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large garageThree bedroomPlenty of storageNice sized backyard

Three bedroom, one and a half bath colonial home with plenty of storage, and a large garage. Plenty and charm and character. Natural fireplace in the living room, built-in China cabinets in the full dining room and a breakfast nook off the kitchen.Classic style banister on the staircase, beautiful hanging light fixtures in the entry and dining room.Two large bedrooms and one small bedroom/office space, all upstairs. Large attic offers room for storage or future opportunity to expand the living space. Nice sized backyard.Huge green space across the street.Nice opportunity for an owner occupied or investment property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 81
Dimensions: 9 x 9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 260
Dimensions: 20 x 13

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Features

Pantry
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Block,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,695
Total interior livable area: 1,695 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2.5
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car, 1 Space
Garage spaces: 2.5

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 2870552000
Zoning: RT2

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick, Brick/Stone, Other

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1937

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $100/sqft
Tax assessed value: $189,000
Annual tax amount: $3,585
Date on market: 9/19/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,947/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/17/2026	Price change	$169,900-10.5%$100/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1981399 Report a problem
9/19/2026	Listed for sale	$189,900$112/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1981399 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,931 -0.3%	$189,000 +9.9%
2024	$3,944 +12.3%	$172,000 +15.7%
2023	$3,511 -0.8%	$148,600
2022	$3,538 +2.4%	$148,600 +19.7%
2021	$3,454	$124,100
2020	$3,454	$124,100
2019	$3,454 +21.6%	$124,100 +21.7%
2018	$2,841 +4.1%	$102,000 -2%
2017	$2,730 +3.5%	$104,100 -0.1%
2016	$2,638 -4.9%	$104,200 -4.9%
2015	$2,773	$109,600
2014	$2,773	$109,600 -4.9%
2012	--	$115,300 -5%
2011	--	$121,400
2010	$3,058 +2%	$121,400
2009	$2,998	$121,400 -16.7%
2008	--	$145,700
2007	--	$145,700
2006	--	$145,700
2005	--	$145,700 +4.4%
2004	--	$139,600 +29.9%
2003	--	$107,500 +4.5%
2002	--	$102,900 +23.5%
2001	$2,388 +12.1%	$83,300 +6.1%
2000	$2,131 -16%	$78,500 +16.5%
1999	$2,536	$67,400