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$286,000

5005 W Forest Home AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53219

3beds

1,337sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$286,200 Zestimate^®

$214/sqft

$2,463 Estimated rent

Home value

$286,200

$260,000 - $312,000

$2,463/mo

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What's special

Welcome home to this amazing brick ranch that seamlessly blends comfort w/a long list of modern updates! The kitchen is ready for the home chef & features a newer sink, flooring, garbage disposal, & windows. All bedrooms offer updated ceiling fans, custom closet shelving, & newer carpeting. The finished basement dramatically expands your living space, offering an additional full bathroom, rec room, & a versatile flex room perfect for a home office, hobby space, or play area. Step outside into your private, fully fenced-in backyard, where a lovely patio awaits your relaxing evenings at home or next outdoor gathering. Best of all, you can move in w/total peace of mind thanks to a brand-new C/A system installed in 2025, 2 new windows in living room 2024, new washer & dryer 2022, & more.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bathroom

Features: Shower on Lower, Tub Only, Shower Over Tub

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

High Speed Internet
Basement: Block,Full,Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,337
Total interior livable area: 1,337 sqft
Finished area above ground: 925
Finished area below ground: 412

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 0.128 ac
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 5310207100
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel, Brick, Brick/Stone

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Milwaukee
Municipality: Milwaukee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $214/sqft
Tax assessed value: $235,900
Annual tax amount: $4,820
Date on market: 6/22/2026
Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, 2nd Refrigerator In Garage

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/22/2026	Sold	$286,000+14.4%$214/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968461 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Contingent	$250,000$187/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968461 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+48.4%$187/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1968461 Report a problem
6/10/2022	Sold	$168,500-0.8%$126/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1790800 Report a problem
6/9/2022	Pending sale	$169,900$127/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1790800 Report a problem
5/10/2022	Contingent	$169,900$127/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1790800 Report a problem
5/9/2022	Price change	$169,900-5.6%$127/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1790800 Report a problem
5/5/2022	Listed for sale	$179,900+35.3%$135/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1790800 Report a problem
4/5/2019	Sold	$133,000+10.8%$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/9/2009	Sold	$120,000-31.4%$90/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/27/2008	Listing removed	$175,000$131/sqft
Source: Visual Tour #1015675 Report a problem
6/6/2008	Listed for sale	$175,000+43.4%$131/sqft
Source: Visual Tour #1015675 Report a problem
11/25/2003	Sold	$122,000$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/24/2003	Sold	$122,000+41.9%$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/27/2001	Sold	$86,000$64/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,907 +2.9%	$235,900 +13.4%
2024	$4,769 +19.5%	$208,000 +23.1%
2023	$3,991 -0.8%	$168,900
2022	$4,022 +0%	$168,900 +16.9%
2021	$4,021	$144,500
2020	$4,021	$144,500
2019	$4,021 +14.2%	$144,500 +14.3%
2018	$3,520 +11.6%	$126,400 +5.6%
2017	$3,154 -1.2%	$119,700 +5.8%
2016	$3,194 -12.3%	$113,100
2015	$3,643	$113,100 -2.2%
2014	$3,643	$115,600
2012	--	$115,600 -12%
2011	--	$131,300
2010	$3,415 -2.9%	$131,300 -5%
2009	$3,518	$138,200 -4%
2008	--	$143,900
2007	--	$143,900
2006	--	$143,900
2005	--	$143,900 +9.3%
2004	--	$131,700 +16.7%
2003	--	$112,900 +5.1%
2002	--	$107,400 +16.7%
2001	$2,719 +5.5%	$92,000
2000	$2,577 -0.9%	$92,000 +5.7%
1999	$2,601	$87,000