Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/12/2026
Listed
$140,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This Milwaukee Cape Cod offers a great renovation opportunity with solid fundamentals already in place. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a functional floor plan, and comfortably sized rooms that provide the canvas for modern updates. A fenced in yard adds value and usability for future homeowners. With thoughtful renovations and cosmetic updates, this property has good potential to be transformed into a desirable, move-in-ready home in a convenient central location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5649 N 78th St
General
- Price: $140,000
- Taxes: $2,321 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1971365
- Updated: 7/12/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Shower over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 11 x 10, Main Level
- Bedroom 2: 11 x 8, Main Level
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 12, Upper Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 16 x 11, Main Level
- Kitchen: 12 x 11, Main Level
- Dining Room: 8 x 11, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: Silver Spring Dr to 78th St, 78th St to property
School Information
- School District: Saint Croix Central
- High School: Saint Croix Central
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.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Square Feet: 1,089
- Year Built: 1931
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Zoning: RS6
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,321.13
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 5649 N 78th St
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bryant School, Milwaukee, WI 8718 West Thurston Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53225 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Craig Montessori School 7667 West Congress Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | PK-8 | 1.6 mi |
Milwaukee German Immersion School 3778 North 82nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | PK-5 | 2.4 mi |
Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus 5496 North 72nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | 6-12 | 0.5 mi |
Milwaukee School of Languages 8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | 6-12 | 3.1 mi |
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 6-8 | 6.1 mi |
James Madison Academic Campus 8135 West Florist Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Rufus King International High School 1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | 9-12 | 4.2 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 6.2 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 5649 N 78th St
Tax History
Tax History for 5649 N 78th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,962
—
$127,400
25%
2024
$1,962
10%
$101,600
13%
2023
$1,782
-17%
$89,700
—
2022
$2,136
28%
$89,700
18%
2021
$1,674
-6%
$75,700
6%
2019
$1,784
10%
$71,700
—
2018
$1,625
1%
$71,700
—
2017
$1,609
-1%
$71,700
12%
2016
$1,625
5%
$64,200
9%
2014
$1,549
-6%
$58,900
-3%
2013
$1,644
-9%
$60,700
-22%
2012
$1,802
—
$78,300
—
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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5649 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218 (MLS# 1971365) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5649 N 78th St is currently listed for $140,000 and was received on July 12, 2026. This property is listed by Carrie Urban from our West Bend Office.Want to learn more about 5649 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.