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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,203 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 20 hours ago

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2862 N 78th St,Milwaukee, WI 53222

2862 N 78th StMilwaukeeWI53222

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Tucked away in Milwaukee's sought-after Cooper Park neighborhood, this charming Cape Cod offers the perfect blend of classic character and everyday convenience. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the home, featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Enjoy summer evenings in the fully fenced backyard, ideal for entertaining, pets, or play. Located just minutes from Wauwatosa's restaurants, shopping, parks, and the Medical College campus, this home delivers a prime location with timeless appeal. Don't miss your opportunity to own in one of Milwaukee's most convenient west-side neighborhoods.

Full Property Details for 2862 N 78th St

General

  • Price: $239,900
  • Taxes: $4,304 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
  • MLS ID: 1970288
  • Updated: 7/17/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: Gas Fireplace
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: 13 x 12, Upper Level
  • Bedroom 2: 11 x 10, Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: 11 x 11, Main Level

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 17 x 12, Main Level
  • Kitchen: 12 x 10, Main Level
  • Dining Room: 10 x 9, Main Level

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Electric Door Opener

Location

  • County: Milwaukee
  • Driving Directions: Center St to 78th ST, North to home

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: 1.5 Story, Cape Cod
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl
  • Basement Desc.: Block, Full, Radon Mitigation
  • Square Feet: 1,203
  • Year Built: 1949

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Zoning: RES

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,304.46
  • Tax Year: 2025

Listed by Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

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Schools serving 2862 N 78th St

School District:Milwaukee School District
NameGradesDistance
Eighty-First Street School
2964 North 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222
PK-80.2 mi
Milwaukee German Immersion School
3778 North 82nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222
PK-51 mi
Milwaukee French Immersion School
2360 North 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
PK-51.7 mi
Milwaukee School of Languages
8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222
6-120.6 mi
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
6-84.6 mi
Rufus King International Middle School
121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212
6-85 mi
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
9-123.9 mi
Rufus King International High School
1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209
9-124.1 mi
Bradley Technology & Trade High School
700 South 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
9-125.8 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 2862 N 78th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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7/17/2026
Listed
$239,900
356.95%
MLS
2/27/2015
Sold
$52,500
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Tax History for 2862 N 78th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,840
—
$223,600
22%
2024
$3,840
9%
$183,500
12%
2023
$3,529
-9%
$163,600
—
2022
$3,895
6%
$163,600
8%
2021
$3,670
9%
$151,700
14%
2019
$3,367
5%
$133,300
—
2018
$3,219
-1%
$133,300
—
2017
$3,239
—
$133,300
11%
2016
$3,232
-1%
$120,200
3%
2014
$3,281
2%
$116,700
4%
2013
$3,221
-7%
$112,200
-24%
2012
$3,458
—
$148,500
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2862 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222 (MLS# 1970288) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 2862 N 78th St is currently listed for $239,900 and was received on July 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 2862 N 78th 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.

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