Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Listed
$349,900
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MLS
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$349,900 Contingent
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Property Description
Lovingly maintained for nearly 38 years, this classic Washington Heights bungalow is ready for its next chapter. With a surprisingly spacious footprint and thoughtful layout, this 5BR, 2BA home offers the kind of space you can grow into and enjoy for years to come. The main floor features a large living room, formal dining room, office/den, two bedrooms, and a spacious kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and plenty of storage. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms and a full bath with a classic clawfoot tub. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard, patio, and garden space. Set on one of Washington Heights' favorite blocks, walkable to the neighborhood's shops, restaurants, parks, and everything else that makes this area so special.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2181 N 53rd St
General
- Price: $349,900
- Taxes: $4,082 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1978460
- Updated: 9/20/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Milwaukee
School Information
- School District: Milwaukee
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas, Central Air Conditioning, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Two Story, Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Square Feet: 1,954
- Year Built: 1920
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,082
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 2181 N 53rd St
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee French Immersion School 2360 North 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Hi-Mount Community School 4921 West Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Starms Early Childhood Center 2616 West Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | PK-K | 1.7 mi |
Milwaukee School of Languages 8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | 6-12 | 2.3 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | 6-8 | 3 mi |
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 6-8 | 3.6 mi |
Washington High School of Information Technology 2525 North Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53210 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Rufus King International High School 1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2181 N 53rd St
Tax History
Tax History for 2181 N 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,082
-8%
$212,900
2%
2024
$4,415
10%
$208,600
13%
2023
$4,025
-8%
$184,600
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2022
$4,395
8%
$184,600
10%
2021
$4,088
6%
$167,600
10%
2019
$3,844
3%
$152,500
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2018
$3,716
-3%
$152,500
—
2017
$3,834
-6%
$152,500
2%
2016
$4,076
-10%
$149,600
-6%
2014
$4,549
-2%
$158,900
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2013
$4,654
2%
$159,000
-6%
2012
$4,570
—
$168,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2181 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 (MLS# 1978460) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2181 N 53rd St is currently listed for $349,900 and was received on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 2181 N 53rd St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Milwaukee? You can browse all Milwaukee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.