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Property Description
3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home with low maintenance vinyl exterior offers a renovation opportunity. City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Scope of work is $33,990. Essential scope of work is $23,340. Pre-approval or proof of funds REQUIRED with all offers & must cover purchase price plus Essential Repairs (see scope). Buyer must complete Essential Repairs within 180 days & have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Property is being sold in AS-IS Condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3950 N 42nd St
General
- Price: $41,900
- Taxes: $1,541 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1952594
- Updated: 3/5/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Wood Floors
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Shower over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1: 12 x 10, Main Level
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 10, Main Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 18 x 11, Main Level
- Kitchen: 13 x 9, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: Capitol Drive to 42nd Street, south to property.
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, Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: Block, Full
- Square Feet: 843
- Year Built: 1939
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Zoning: RT2
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,541.8
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 3950 N 42nd St
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Townsend Street School 3360 North Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53216 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Milwaukee French Immersion School 2360 North 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210 | PK-5 | 2 mi |
Craig Montessori School 7667 West Congress Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | PK-8 | 2.3 mi |
Milwaukee School of Languages 8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | 6-12 | 2.9 mi |
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
Rufus King International High School 1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Washington High School of Information Technology 2525 North Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53210 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 3.3 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 3950 N 42nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Listed
$41,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3950 N 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,901
119%
$90,100
30%
2023
$1,325
-20%
$69,500
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2022
$1,655
22%
$69,500
76%
2021
$1,360
29%
$39,500
-21%
2019
$1,054
-1%
$49,900
—
2018
$1,061
-8%
$49,900
—
2017
$1,159
-3%
$49,900
1%
2016
$1,200
—
$49,400
—
2014
$1,195
7%
$49,400
13%
2013
$1,121
1%
$43,600
-25%
2012
$1,113
—
$58,000
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 3950 N 42nd St
3950 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 (MLS# 1952594) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 3950 N 42nd St is currently listed for $41,900 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 3950 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.

