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Property Description
Welcome home to this amazing brick ranch that seamlessly blends comfort w/a long list of modern updates! The kitchen is ready for the home chef & features a newer sink, flooring, garbage disposal, & windows. All bedrooms offer updated ceiling fans, custom closet shelving, & newer carpeting. The finished basement dramatically expands your living space, offering an additional full bathroom, rec room, & a versatile flex room perfect for a home office, hobby space, or play area. Step outside into your private, fully fenced-in backyard, where a lovely patio awaits your relaxing evenings at home or next outdoor gathering. Best of all, you can move in w/total peace of mind thanks to a brand-new C/A system installed in 2025, 2 new windows in living room 2024, new washer & dryer 2022, & more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5005 W Forest Home Ave
General
- Price: $250,000
- Taxes: $4,820 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1968461
- Updated: Today (6/22/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom: At least one Bathtub, Shower over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 12 x 11, Main Level
- Bedroom 2: 11 x 10, Main Level
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 10, Main Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 13 x 11, Main Level
- Kitchen: 13 x 10, Main Level
- Extra Room 1: 17 x 10, Lower Level
- Rec Room: 22 x 11, Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Electric Door Opener
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: Forest Home Ave just east of 51st St to 5005 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53219
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: Single Story, Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Block, Full, Partially Finished, Shower
- Square Feet: 1,337
- Year Built: 1955
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Dimensions: 0.128 ac
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,820.71
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 5005 W Forest Home Ave
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School 2765 South 55th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53219 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Manitoba School 4040 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Hayes Bilingual School 971 West Windlake Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | PK-7 | 3.2 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts 800 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 | 6-8 | 5.6 mi |
Lincoln Center of the Arts 820 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 | 6-8 | 5.8 mi |
Milwaukee School of Languages 8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | 6-12 | 6.7 mi |
Audubon Technology and Communication High 3300 South 39th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Hamilton High School, Milwaukee, WI 6215 West Warnimont Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Reagan College Preparatory High 4965 South 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221 | 9-12 | 2.8 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 5005 W Forest Home Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Listed
$250,000
48.37%
MLS
6/10/2022
Sold
$168,500
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Public Record
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 5005 W Forest Home Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,681
—
$235,900
13%
2024
$4,681
19%
$208,000
23%
2023
$3,920
-3%
$168,900
—
2022
$4,022
8%
$168,900
17%
2021
$3,727
15%
$144,500
16%
2019
$3,227
2%
$124,500
—
2018
$3,154
-1%
$124,500
—
2017
$3,194
-12%
$124,500
10%
2016
$3,643
8%
$113,100
—
2014
$3,384
-2%
$113,100
-2%
2013
$3,460
2%
$115,600
-12%
2012
$3,382
—
$131,300
—
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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5005 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219 (MLS# 1968461) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5005 W Forest Home Ave is currently listed for $250,000 and was received on June 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 5005 W Forest Home Ave? 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.

