Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom cape cod on an oversized .275-acre lot in Milwaukee! Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, newer blinds, and a spacious family room with a natural fireplace. Major updates include newer siding, roof, windows, chimney, gutters, gutter guards, electrical, plumbing, basement window sills, and recent basement improvements. The unfinished attic offers exciting potential to create additional living space, a home office, or extra bedroom for future value. Outside, enjoy a large yard with plenty of room for entertaining, pets, or gardening. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes.
Contingent
$265,000
6701 W Howard AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53220
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.28 Acres Lot
$269,100 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious family roomNewer blindsNewer sidingNatural fireplaceUpdated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floors
- 17 days |
- 548 |
- 38 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittany Martell PropertyInfo@shorewest.com,
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1968238
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: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Range
Features
- High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump
- Attic: Expandable
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,071
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5729981100
- Zoning: RS5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
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: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,013
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Inclusions: Oven/Range, Dishwasher
- Exclusions: Refrigerator, Microwave
Estimated market value
$269,100
$256,000 - $283,000
$1,517/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $265,000$247/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1968238 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000$247/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1968238 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,111 +15.7% | $222,900 +19.3% |
| 2023 | $4,416 -0.8% | $186,900 |
| 2022 | $4,450 -1.8% | $186,900 +14.8% |
| 2021 | $4,531 | $162,800 |
| 2020 | $4,531 | $162,800 |
| 2019 | $4,531 +1.8% | $162,800 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $4,450 +30.9% | $159,800 +16.5% |
| 2017 | $3,400 -4% | $137,200 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $3,542 +0.6% | $130,300 |
| 2015 | $3,522 | $130,300 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,522 | $126,500 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $126,600 -12.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,400 |
| 2010 | $3,696 +3.7% | $145,400 +1.5% |
| 2009 | $3,564 | $143,200 -9% |
| 2008 | -- | $157,400 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $162,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $162,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $162,300 +12.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,500 +15.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,100 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $121,500 +8.9% |
| 2001 | $3,224 +5.5% | $111,600 |
| 2000 | $3,058 +4.1% | $111,600 +11.2% |
| 1999 | $2,937 | $100,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Root Creet
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Milwaukee Spanish Immersion SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Wedgewood Park International SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hamilton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milwaukee
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- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County
- Milwaukee
- 53220
- Root Creet
- 6701 W Howard AVENUE
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