Contingent

Price cut: $7K (10/8)

$252,000

5544 N 26th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53209

3beds

1,970sqft

$1,897/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1951

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$251,600 Zestimate^®

$128/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This charming Cape Cod features a fenced backyard, a two-car garage, and a functional layout with plenty of living space. The main level offers a bright living room with a large picture window, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, new carpet, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. The second floor includes a third bedroom, while the finished basement adds additional living space with a bar, a half bath, and laundry. Newer mechanicals and conveniently located near public transit, shopping, and restaurants.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bathroom

Features: Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 234
Dimensions: 18 x 13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 221
Dimensions: 17 x 13

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

High Speed Internet
Basement: Block,Finished,Full,Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,970
Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,345
Finished area below ground: 625

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 1940341000
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

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

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1951

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: $128/sqft
Tax assessed value: $191,300
Annual tax amount: $3,979
Date on market: 9/26/2026
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer.

Estimated market value

$251,600

$239,000 - $264,000

$2,452/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/10/2026	Contingent	$252,000$128/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1981634 Report a problem
10/8/2026	Price change	$252,000-2.7%$128/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1981634 Report a problem
9/26/2026	Listed for sale	$259,000+6.6%$131/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1981634 Report a problem
6/3/2024	Sold	$243,000+13.1%$123/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1875510 Report a problem
5/19/2024	Pending sale	$214,900$109/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1875510 Report a problem
5/16/2024	Listed for sale	$214,900$109/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1875510 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,979 +13.6%	$191,300 +25.3%
2024	$3,501 +15%	$152,700 +18.5%
2023	$3,046 -0.8%	$128,900
2022	$3,069 +3.7%	$128,900 +21.3%
2021	$2,958	$106,300
2020	$2,958	$106,300
2019	$2,958 +2.6%	$106,300 +2.7%
2018	$2,882 +21.7%	$103,500 +3.1%
2017	$2,368 -6.7%	$100,400 +2.1%
2016	$2,537 -2.6%	$98,300 +10.1%
2015	$2,604	$89,300 -7%
2014	$2,604	$96,000 -13.9%
2012	--	$111,500 -9.9%
2011	--	$123,800
2010	$3,122 -3.3%	$123,800 -5%
2009	$3,229	$130,300
2008	--	$130,300
2007	--	$130,300
2006	--	$130,300
2005	--	$130,300 +28.5%
2004	--	$101,400 +40.1%
2003	--	$72,400 +4.8%
2002	--	$69,100 +25.6%
2001	$1,552 +5.4%	$55,000
2000	$1,473 -7.4%	$55,000 +4.4%
1999	$1,591	$52,700