This Milwaukee Cape Cod offers a great renovation opportunity with solid fundamentals already in place. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a functional floor plan, and comfortably sized rooms that provide the canvas for modern updates. A fenced in yard adds value and usability for future homeowners. With thoughtful renovations and cosmetic updates, this property has good potential to be transformed into a desirable, move-in-ready home in a convenient central location.
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$147,000
5649 N 78th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53218
3beds
1,089sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$147,000 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$1,654 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,000
$137,000 - $157,000
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Functional floor planFenced in yardComfortably sized rooms
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Listed by:
Carrie Urban 414-852-8233,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Andrew Gumina
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1971365
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,089
- Total interior livable area: 1,089 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, 1 Car
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 1760045000
- Zoning: RS6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
- Municipality: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $101,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,321
- Date on market: 7/12/2026
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stand Up Freezer In Basement And Any Other Items Left By Seller
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $147,000+5%$135/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1971365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $140,000$129/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1971365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000$129/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1971365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,330 +9.9% | $101,600 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $2,120 -0.8% | $89,700 |
| 2022 | $2,136 +1.4% | $89,700 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $2,107 | $75,700 |
| 2020 | $2,107 | $75,700 |
| 2019 | $2,107 -3.4% | $75,700 -3.3% |
| 2018 | $2,181 +34.2% | $78,300 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $1,625 +1% | $66,400 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $1,609 -1% | $64,200 +9% |
| 2015 | $1,625 | $58,900 |
| 2014 | $1,625 | $58,900 -11.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,600 -14.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2010 | $1,913 -3.5% | $78,300 -4.9% |
| 2009 | $1,982 | $82,300 -14.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $96,700 -5% |
| 2007 | -- | $101,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $101,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,800 +14.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $88,600 +23.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,000 +8.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,200 +13.2% |
| 2001 | $1,655 +5.4% | $58,500 |
| 2000 | $1,571 +7% | $58,500 +16.5% |
| 1999 | $1,467 | $50,200 |
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Neighborhood: Silver Spring
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Bryant SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Craig Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10James Madison Academic CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Saint Croix Central
- District: Saint Croix Central
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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