159 South 78th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53214

$349,000
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,965 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
1,965
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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:...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.
  1. Listed by Joey Carini • Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

Property Details for 159 South 78th Street

Zoning
Residential
Municipal Code
Milwaukee
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2025 11:19 AM

Property Details for 159 South 78th Street

StatusActive
MLS #1903143
Days on Market2
Taxes$3,825 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo-Family / Duplex/2 Story
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyMilwaukee County

Building Information for 159 South 78th Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Property Information for 159 South 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: No
  • State: Wisconsin
  • County: Milwaukee
  • Zip Code: 53214
  • Geo Lat: 43.030119
  • Geo Lon: -88.010181
  • Agent Remarks: From 76th Street, to Dixon, West to 78th Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Taxes: $3,825.26
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • School District: West Allis-West Milwaukee
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Parking: Driveway Entrance, Parking Space
Property
Lot Information
  • Sq Ft Total: 1965.0
  • Year Built Numeric: 1928
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Source Est Yr Built: Public Records
  • Approx Acreage: 0.12
  • Type: Duplex/2 Story
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: B
Utilities
  • Water/Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Aluminum Trim
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Block, Full
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • U1 Est Sq Ft: 1032.0
  • U1 # of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • U1 Full Baths: 1
  • U1 Half Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Dining Room Level: Main
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Living/Great Room Length: 16.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Living/Great Room Width: 12.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Dining Room Width: 10.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Kitchen Level: Main
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Kitchen Width: 12.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Master Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: Master Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • Appliances #1: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bath Unit #1: Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub, Vanity
  • Heat Type #1: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Left/Lower #1: Florida/Sun Room, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Other
  • Misc #1: Cable TV Available, Central Air, Circuit Breakers
Unit 2
  • # Rooms U2: 5.0
  • Bedrooms Main: 3.0
  • Full Baths U2: 1.0
  • Half Baths U2: 0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Living/Great Room Level: Upper
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Living/Great Room Length: 15.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Living/Great Room Width: 12.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Kitchen Level: Upper
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Kitchen Width: 13.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 2nd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Master Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 3rd Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: Master Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 3rd Bedroom Width: 6.0
  • Unit 2: Est Sq Ft Unit 2: 858.0
  • Appliances #2: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bath Unit #2: Ceramic Tile, Shower Over Tub, Vanity
  • Heat Type #2: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Misc #2: Cable TV Available, Central Air, Circuit Breakers
  • Right/Upper #2: Living Room, Other

Property History for 159 South 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 South 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,800Additions$144,100Total$164,900
Tax Record2023$3,825 ($319 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,200 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1928ZoningRS6CountyMILWAUKEEAPN418-0164-000

Schools near 159 South 78th Street

This home is within Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Milwaukee French Immersion School
PublicPK to 5

Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School
PublicPK to 5

Milwaukee German Immersion School
PublicPK to 5

MacDowell Montessori School
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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159 South 78th Street is a multi-family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53214. This property was listed for sale on January 5, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore, it's currently listed at $349,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on February 16, 2024. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include Milwaukee French Immersion School, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School and Milwaukee German Immersion School. 159 South 78th Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,965 sqft multi-family home built in 1928.

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