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159 S 78th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53214

$349,000

Home List Price

$4,144*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
1,965 SqFt
$178/SqFt
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159 S 78th St, Milwaukee$349,000

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$4,144*

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Property Highlights

ParkingDetached, 2 Car, 1 Space
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1928
BasementYes
MLS #1903143
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusActive

About 159 S 78th St

Welcome to 159 S 78th St, in Milwaukee's Honey Creek Parkway neighborhood. A true opportunity to owner occupy, add a worthy asset to your investment portfolio, or develop an AirBnB! Over 2000 square feet of updated interior spaces! Outdoor spaces also compliment nicely as well. Everything is new and ready for its new owner along with an ideal location close to Children's/Froedtert hospitasl, State Fair, AmFam Field, MKE County Zoo, multiple schools, Pettit Center, the list goes one. Updates include: 2024: roof, drain tiles, electrical upgrades, new windows, garage addition, 2 AC units, 2 furnaces, upstairs appliances, kitchen cabinets counters, flooring, fresh paint, storm doors2025: windows. Don't miss the flex room off the main level AND the rec space attached to the garage.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Living Area: 1,965 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
  • Office Email: joanread@kw.com
  • Listing Agent: Joey Carini

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Detached, 2 Car, 1 Space

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From 76th Street, to Dixon, West to 78th Street

Municipality:

  • Milwaukee

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $349,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $178/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,957
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$250K

Med. Price/SqFt

$180

# of Sold Homes

484

159 S 78th St vs Milwaukee

2 DAYS ON ROCKET

$349,000

+$98.9K More

$178/SqFt

-$3 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $98.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt less than other homes in Milwaukee, WI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: WIREX_METRO
  • MLS Number: #1903143

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
  • Office Email: joanread@kw.com
  • Listing Agent: Joey Carini

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 11, 2004Home Sold
$169,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,957$148,200
2019$3,956$154,400
2018$3,754$147,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10
  • Wilson Elementary School

  • 1060 Glenview Ave

  • 0.94 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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8
/10
  • Wauwatosa STEM

  • 1060 Glenview Ave

  • 0.94 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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5
/10
  • Jefferson Elementary School

  • 6927 Maple Ter

  • 1.00 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,598. Most Milwaukee, WI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 159 S 78th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 159 S 78th St property is $349,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 159 S 78th St is a house located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53214.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 159 S 78th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,957 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 11, 2004 for $169,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 159 S 78th St is 1,965 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 159 S 78th St is 1928.

Rocket Homes›Wisconsin›Milwaukee County›Milwaukee›53214›159 S 78th St

This home is located at 159 S 78th St in Milwaukee, WI and zip code 53214 in the Honey Creek Parkway neighborhood. This 1,965 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 06, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,000.

In December 2024 more than 177 listings in Milwaukee, WI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 229 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Milwaukee, WI decreased by 6.7% between November 2024 and December 2024.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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