**Back on the market with a new price!** This charming 4BR, 1.5BA home in Milwaukee's Thurston Woods neighborhood is ready for your personal touch! Per seller, roof 2012; furnace 2018. Enjoy two bedrooms on the main floor and two upstairs, with a full bath on the main and a convenient half bath above. Just a block from Havenwoods State Forest, you'll love the nearby scenic trails and peaceful surroundings of this established community. The home features a spacious backyard and a bright sunroom, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A full basement, already stubbed for an additional bath, offers great expansion potential. The paved driveway leads to a 1-car garage. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor seeking value, this home is a fantastic find.
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$140,000
5876 North 42nd STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53209
4beds
1,283sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$143,600 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$1,858 Estimated rent
Home value
$143,600
$132,000 - $157,000
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Bright sunroomConvenient half bath abovePaved drivewaySpacious backyard
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Listed by:
Gerald Broitzman 414-526-4545,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Julie E Luettgen
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1948753
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bathroom
- Features: Stubbed For Bathroom on Lower, Master Bedroom Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,283
- Total interior livable area: 1,283 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,283
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, 1 Car
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Body of water: 0
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 1719738000
- Zoning: Residentail
- Special conditions: Relocation
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
- Subdivision: Thurston Woods
- Municipality: Milwaukee
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Sold | $140,000-9.7%$109/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1948753 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $155,000$121/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1948753 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000-6.1%$121/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1948753 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Listing removed | $165,000$129/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1941230 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000$129/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1941230 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,235 +15.8% | $141,100 +19.4% |
| 2023 | $2,793 -0.8% | $118,200 |
| 2022 | $2,814 +22.6% | $118,200 +43.3% |
| 2021 | $2,296 | $82,500 |
| 2020 | $2,296 | $82,500 |
| 2019 | $2,296 +10.2% | $82,500 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $2,083 +7.3% | $74,800 +17.1% |
| 2017 | $1,942 +26% | $63,900 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,541 -5.8% | $64,600 -7.6% |
| 2015 | $1,637 | $69,900 -4% |
| 2014 | $1,637 | $72,800 -19.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,000 -9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2010 | $2,781 +14% | $99,900 |
| 2009 | $2,439 | $99,900 -18% |
| 2008 | -- | $121,800 +9.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $110,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $110,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,800 +16% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,500 +18.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,400 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,800 +15.9% |
| 2001 | $1,732 -16.4% | $61,100 |
| 2000 | $2,071 +47.4% | $61,100 +19.8% |
| 1999 | $1,405 | $51,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Thurston Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thurston Woods CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Rufus King International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milwaukee
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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