Welcome home to this beautifully updated Franklin ranch nestled on over a half-acre lot! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and space with natural hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and a finished lower level ideal for entertaining, a home office, or additional living space. Enjoy summer nights in the expansive backyard with plenty of room for gatherings, bonfires, and outdoor fun. Conveniently located near parks, golf, restaurants, and top-rated Franklin schools, this move-in ready home is one you won't want to miss
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$380,000
8874 S 81st STREET, Franklin, WI 53132
3beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.57 Acres Lot
$375,700 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$2,690 Estimated rent
Home value
$375,700
$357,000 - $394,000
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Beautifully updated franklin ranchUpdated kitchen and bathNatural hardwood floorsOver a half-acre lot
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Listed by:
Bob Tajnai 262-497-7100,
Doperalski Realty & Associates, LLC
Bought with:
Julie Gesteland
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1964733
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Originating MLS: Metro MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 968
- Finished area below ground: 482
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 2 Car, 1 Space
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Body of water: No
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 8490139000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Brick/Stone
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Municipality: Franklin
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $380,000+5.6%$262/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1964733 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $360,000$248/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1964733 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $360,000+14.3%$248/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1964733 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2024 | Sold | $315,000+10.6%$217/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1886011 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2024 | Contingent | $284,900$196/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1886011 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $284,900$196/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1886011 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,611 +12.3% | $289,000 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $4,107 +6% | $258,300 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $3,876 -17.2% | $218,000 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $4,679 | $205,900 |
| 2020 | $4,679 +3.9% | $205,900 +10.2% |
| 2019 | $4,503 +10.4% | $186,900 +12% |
| 2018 | $4,079 -5.7% | $166,900 -2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,324 | $170,500 +19.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $143,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $143,200 -14.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $168,300 |
| 2010 | $3,980 +1.6% | $168,300 -1.2% |
| 2009 | $3,917 +2.3% | $170,400 |
| 2008 | $3,828 -0.5% | $170,400 |
| 2007 | $3,847 +6.8% | $170,400 +25% |
| 2003 | $3,603 | $136,300 +17.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $115,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $115,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $115,800 +8.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $106,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 53132
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Country Dale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Forest Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Forest Park
- High: Franklin
- District: Franklin Public
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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Estimated market value
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- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County
- Franklin
- 53132
- 8874 S 81st STREET
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