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5649 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Milwaukee County

Key Facts

3Beds
1Baths
1,089Sq Ft
1931Year Built
0.19Lot (acres)
1.5Garage
1Stories

Description

This Milwaukee Cape Cod offers a great renovation opportunity with solid fundamentals already in place. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a functional floor plan, and comfortably sized rooms that provide the canvas for modern updates. A fenced in yard adds value and usability for future homeowners. With thoughtful renovations and cosmetic updates, this property has good potential to be transformed into a desirable, move-in-ready home in a convenient central location.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cape Cod

Year Built

1931

Stories

1

Living Area

1,089 sq ft

Lot Size

0.19 acres

Garage Spaces

1.5

Zoning

RS6

Days on Market

4

MLS® Listing#

1971365

Property Features

Appliances

OvenRangeRefrigeratorWasherDryerFreezer

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Basement

FullPartially Finished

Parking

Alley AccessDetached

Fencing

Fenced

Construction

Wood Siding

Community

Sidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 11 x 10Main
  • Bedroom 211 x 8Main
  • Bedroom 311 x 12Upper
  • Dining Room8 x 11Main
  • Kitchen12 x 11Main
  • Living Room16 x 11Main

Schools

High:
Saint Croix Central

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$2,321

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

1760045000

Directions

Silver Spring Dr to 78th St, 78th St to property

Affordability Calculator

$28,000

Estimated monthly payment

$745/mo

Principal $112,000 · Est. interest $156,250 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Milwaukee, WI

$220,542
Median Listing Price
36
Median Days on Market
1,500
Median Sq Ft
$147
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,121
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 37% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 13% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Milwaukee, WI.

Location

  • 5649 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Getting Around

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Somewhat Walkable

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Nearby Schools

  • James Madison Academic Campus

    Secondary · 0.4 mi away

  • Carmen Middle and High School of Science and Technology: Northwest Campus

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Northwest Secondary School

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Rocketship Transformation Prep

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Bryant Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Milwaukee Scholars Charter School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Richard Kluge School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Byron Kilborn Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Blessed Savior School

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Browning Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Grantosa Drive Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Lancaster Elementary

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Engleburg Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Milwaukee Sign Language School

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Bruce Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • John Burroughs Middle School

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Mt Lebanon Lutheran School

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Mt Lebanon Lutheran Church

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Blessed Savior East Campus

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

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