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$269,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,900 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 11 days ago
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Great news for your buyers! This property is officially back on the market at no fault of the sellers. The previous buyer's financing fell through at the finish line, making this Milwaukee gem available once again.Charming 4-Bed, 2-Bath Home with a Huge Backyard! 4-bedroom, 2-full bathroom, perfectly blending comfortable living with outdoor fun! This is the opportunity you've been waiting for to own a spacious property with an incredible yard.You do not want to miss this newly updated home, from new floors, new bathrooms , freshly painted and many more updatesUpdates includes a new full bathroom , 2 bedroom and a den in the attic completing a lot more than 500 sqft addition, and also a finished recreation room in the basement of almost 250 sqft.

Full Property Details for 3853 N 42nd St

General

  • Price: $269,900
  • Taxes: $4,218 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
  • MLS ID: 1937452
  • Updated: 1/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 107 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Natural Fireplace
  • Appliances: Oven

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 2: 11 x 15, Upper Level
  • Bedroom 3: 11 x 11, Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: 9 x 12, Main Level

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 17 x 14, Main Level
  • Kitchen: 13 x 14, Main Level
  • Dining Room: 12 x 11, Main Level
  • Rec Room: 26 x 10, Lower Level
  • Laundry: 13 x 11, Lower Level

Parking

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

Location

  • County: Milwaukee
  • Driving Directions: Please see GPS

School Information

  • School District: Milwaukee

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Single Story, Cape Cod
  • Exterior Const.: Stone
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Square Feet: 1,900
  • Year Built: 1937

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
  • Zoning: Residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,218.36
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Schools serving 3853 N 42nd St

School District:Milwaukee School District
NameGradesDistance
Townsend Street School
3360 North Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53216
PK-80.5 mi
Lloyd Barbee Montessori School
4456 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
PK-61.4 mi
Milwaukee French Immersion School
2360 North 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
PK-51.9 mi
Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus
5496 North 72nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218
6-122.7 mi
Milwaukee School of Languages
8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222
6-122.8 mi
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
6-83.2 mi
Washington High School of Information Technology
2525 North Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53210
9-121.6 mi
Rufus King International High School
1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209
9-121.7 mi
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
9-123.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 3853 N 42nd St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Price Increased
$269,900
8%
MLS
10/30/2025
Price Reduced
$249,900
-3.88%
MLS
10/15/2025
Price Reduced
$260,000
-5.45%
MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$275,000
84.56%
MLS
6/24/2025
Sold
$149,000
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Tax History for 3853 N 42nd St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,218
7%
$187,800
10%
2023
$3,946
-3%
$170,000
—
2022
$4,048
76%
$170,000
89%
2021
$2,295
30%
$90,000
37%
2019
$1,759
8%
$65,800
—
2018
$1,635
-5%
$65,800
—
2017
$1,722
-4%
$65,800
1%
2016
$1,799
1%
$65,300
—
2014
$1,784
6%
$65,300
13%
2013
$1,684
-3%
$57,600
-29%
2012
$1,735
—
$80,800
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3853 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 (MLS# 1937452) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3853 N 42nd St is currently listed for $269,900 and was received on October 01, 2025. This property is listed by Eduardo Jaime Pugliese from our Milwaukee Office.Want to learn more about 3853 N 42nd 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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