If you have been looking for private Milwaukee River frontage on a large lot, look no further! Launch your kayak or canoe from your own backyard, enjoy a campfire and roast s'mores, or relish the beauty of nature from this 0.83 acre lot in Glendale on the river. Finishing touches are needed on the home, but there have been many updates to this ranch w/crawl space foundation since 2021 that include roof, flooring, updated kitchen, tankless water heater, water lines, wood burning stove, sliding barn doors, and more. Flexible layout for 1-2 bedrooms plus walk-in closet, full bath, laundry/mechanical rm. Det 2+ car garage plus storage shed. Bring your toolbelt, ideas, and kayak/canoe. Will not pass FHA/VA financing. Flood insurance needed- estimated $1700/year per Sellers. Selling as-is.
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$300,000
5866 North River Forest DRIVE, Glendale, WI 53209
2beds
925sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.86 Acres Lot
$341,500 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$1,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$341,500
$307,000 - $382,000
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Listed by:
Rebecca Grossman,
M3 Realty
Bought with:
Metromls Non
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1940707
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 20 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 925
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 925
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Deeded Water Access, Water Access/Rights, Waterfront, River, 51-100 feet
- Body of water: Milwaukee River
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 1620119000
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel, Other
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Glendale
- Municipality: Glendale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,424
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Tv Mount In Lr, Lr Couch, Reverse Osmosis System
- Exclusions: Sellers' Personal Property, Curtain Rods And Curtains, Outdoor Security Camera On Driveway
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $300,000+50.1%$324/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $199,900-7%$216/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+87%$232/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: WIREX MLS #1758638 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Sold | $115,000-13.5%$124/sqft |
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| 10/12/2021 | Price change | $133,000-7.6%$144/sqft |
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| 10/1/2021 | Price change | $144,000-14.3%$156/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $168,000+40%$182/sqft |
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| 10/29/2002 | Sold | $120,000+13.2%$130/sqft |
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| 5/21/2001 | Sold | $106,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,424 +60.5% | $298,800 +99.9% |
| 2023 | $4,003 +9.4% | $149,500 |
| 2022 | $3,660 -10.9% | $149,500 |
| 2021 | $4,109 | $149,500 |
| 2020 | $4,109 +3.2% | $149,500 |
| 2019 | $3,981 -3.7% | $149,500 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $4,135 -15.1% | $138,900 |
| 2017 | $4,872 -0.2% | $138,900 |
| 2016 | $4,881 +16.1% | $138,900 |
| 2015 | $4,203 +1.7% | $138,900 |
| 2014 | $4,135 | $138,900 |
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Neighborhood: 53209
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Parkway Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Glen Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Nicolet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkway
- Middle: Glen Hills
- High: Nicolet
- District: Glendale-River Hills
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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