Contingent

$250,000

5945 S 20th STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53221

3beds

1,469sqft

$1,951/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

0.45 Acres Lot

$248,700 Zestimate^®

$170/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Tucked among mature trees on a gorgeous approx. 1/2-acre corner lot, this 3BR/1BA Milwaukee home offers an unexpected up-north feel right in the city! Spacious living room features a natural fireplace. Updates include a **Brand New Roof, New Main-Level Carpet & New LVP Flooring** in the breezeway. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to relax, garden or entertain. Attached garage offers ample storage above. Conveniently located near the grade school, parks, public transit, freeway system & airport, and just 10 minutes to Downtown Milwaukee. Tons of potential to make this home your own!

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1,460
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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 289
Dimensions: 17 x 17

Bathroom

Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 144
Dimensions: 16 x 9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 840
Dimensions: 28 x 30

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

High Speed Internet
Basement: Crawl Space,Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,469
Total interior livable area: 1,469 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,469

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, 1 Car
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

Size: 0.45 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Garden Shed
Parcel number: 6690142000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Aluminum/Steel, Vinyl Siding

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1939

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: $170/sqft
Tax assessed value: $166,000
Annual tax amount: $3,106
Date on market: 9/10/2026
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$248,700

$236,000 - $261,000

$2,216/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2026	Contingent	$250,000$170/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1978985 Report a problem
9/10/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+631%$170/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #1978985 Report a problem
11/1/1976	Sold	$34,200$23/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,453 -0.2%	$166,000 +10%
2024	$3,460 +8.6%	$150,900 +11.9%
2023	$3,185 -0.8%	$134,800
2022	$3,210 -8.9%	$134,800 +6.5%
2021	$3,523	$126,600
2020	$3,523	$126,600
2019	$3,523 +12.5%	$126,600 +12.5%
2018	$3,133 +12.7%	$112,500 +1.5%
2017	$2,779 -1.5%	$110,800 +8.7%
2016	$2,821 +4.2%	$101,900
2015	$2,707	$101,900
2014	$2,707	$101,900 -4.9%
2012	--	$107,200 -12%
2011	--	$121,800
2010	$3,069 -3.3%	$121,800 -5%
2009	$3,175	$128,200 -3%
2008	--	$132,100
2007	--	$132,100
2006	--	$132,100
2005	--	$132,100 +9%
2004	--	$121,200 +13.7%
2003	--	$106,600 +6.5%
2002	--	$100,100 +14.7%
2001	$2,506 +5.4%	$87,300
2000	$2,377 +8.4%	$87,300 +6.6%
1999	$2,193	$81,900