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1961 S Congo Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204

$166,900

Home List Price

$1,982*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,152 SqFt
$145/SqFt
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1961 S Congo Ave, Milwaukee$166,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,982*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingNone
Year Built1913
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
BasementYes
MLS #1895579
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusActive

About 1961 S Congo Ave

This 3 bed Cape Cod is the perfect home or investment property. Located in Muskego Way, this home is in the heart of Milwaukee's South Side. This home features a fully renovated exterior that includes new roof, porch, and siding. Near South Division High School, many restaurants and businesses, and Kosciuszko Park. Currently occupied, this home brings in a total of $1250 per month in rent. Schedule a showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,152 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
  • Office Phone: (414) 488-6334
  • Listing Agent: Holly Speranza

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: W Burnham St to, S 19th St. South on 19th to S Congo Ave. East on Congo to property.

Municipality:

  • Milwaukee

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $166,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $145/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,627
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Milwaukee, WI

City

Med. Sold Price

$249.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$178

Avg. Days On Market

13

# of Sold Homes

434

1961 S Congo Ave vs Milwaukee

72 DAYS ON ROCKET

+59 Days

$166,900

-$83K Less

$145/SqFt

-$34 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $83K less than the Median Sold Price and $34/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: #1895579

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
  • Office Phone: (414) 488-6334
  • Listing Agent: Holly Speranza

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,627$46,700
2019$2,626$32,600
2018$1,042$42,900

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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4
/10

  • Forest Home Elementary School

  • 1516 W Forest Home Ave

  • 0.27 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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2
/10

  • Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

  • 1817 W Lincoln Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Stellar Collegiate Charter School

  • 2431 S 10th St

  • 0.80 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,727. The majority of Milwaukee, WI residents have income less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1961 S Congo Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1961 S Congo Ave property is $166,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1961 S Congo Ave is a house located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1961 S Congo Ave 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 $2,627 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1961 S Congo Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1961 S Congo Ave is 1,152 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1961 S Congo Ave is 1913.

Rocket Homes›Wisconsin›Milwaukee County›Milwaukee›53204›1961 S Congo Ave

This home is located at 1961 S Congo Ave in Milwaukee, WI and zip code 53204 in the Near South neighborhood. This 1,152 square foot home, which was built in 1913, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $166,900.

While more than 203 listings in Milwaukee, WI in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 64 listings sold at asking price, and more than 167 were sold below. The number of listings in Milwaukee, WI decreased by 0.1% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 13 days, the median list price was $249,907.

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

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