Move right in to this fresh home in an awesome location in Whitefish Bay! Close to schools, the lake and everything Silver Spring has to offer.This charmer offers newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, electric fireplace in living room, formal dining, updated full bath, a refreshed kitchen, three generous sized bedrooms and a finished lower level. The yard and large detached garage are also a bonus! Don't miss out! Some photos have been virtually staged or AI-enhanced to show potential use of space.
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$485,000
5045 N Idlewild AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53217
3beds
1,596sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$487,800 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$2,782 Estimated rent
Home value
$487,800
$444,000 - $532,000
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Listed by:
Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team*,
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
Bought with:
The Tighe Team*
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1959748
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 15 x 7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Other
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,596
- Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 264
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
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 2020171000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Whitefish Bay
- Municipality: Whitefish Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,362
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Inclusions: See Full List In Documents - Home Detail Sheet*
- Exclusions: See Full List In Documents - Home Detail Sheet*
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $485,000+5.7%$304/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1959748 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $459,000$288/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1959748 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Contingent | $459,000$288/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1959748 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000+17.8%$288/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1959748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2021 | Sold | $389,500+11.3%$244/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2021 | Pending sale | $349,900$219/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1738461 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $349,900+37.8%$219/sqft |
Source:  Metro MLS #1738461 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2016 | Sold | $254,000+1.6%$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2008 | Sold | $250,000+60.3%$157/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2000 | Sold | $156,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,098 -3.5% | $375,700 +33% |
| 2023 | $5,280 +2.7% | $282,400 |
| 2022 | $5,144 -15.9% | $282,400 |
| 2021 | $6,113 | $282,400 |
| 2020 | $6,113 -2.1% | $282,400 |
| 2019 | $6,245 +12.3% | $282,400 +28.2% |
| 2018 | $5,559 +10.8% | $220,300 |
| 2017 | $5,019 +0.7% | $220,300 |
| 2016 | $4,985 +0.5% | $220,300 |
| 2015 | $4,962 +1.5% | $220,300 |
| 2014 | $4,887 -1.4% | $220,300 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $4,957 +0.4% | $228,600 |
| 2010 | $4,935 +4.6% | $228,600 |
| 2009 | $4,719 +8.9% | $228,600 +4.1% |
| 2008 | $4,334 -1.9% | $219,700 |
| 2007 | $4,420 -4.6% | $219,700 +31.3% |
| 2006 | $4,634 +1.8% | $167,300 |
| 2005 | $4,550 -0.3% | $167,300 |
| 2004 | $4,562 +4.5% | $167,300 |
| 2003 | $4,365 +2% | $167,300 |
| 2002 | $4,280 +3.4% | $167,300 |
| 2001 | $4,138 +7.3% | $167,300 +34.6% |
| 2000 | $3,855 +4.3% | $124,300 |
| 1999 | $3,695 | $124,300 |
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Neighborhood: 53217
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cumberland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Whitefish Bay Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Whitefish Bay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Whitefish Bay
- High: Whitefish Bay
- District: Whitefish Bay
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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