Date
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Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$269,900
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Property Description
WELCOME TO WEST ALLIS! Move right into this well-maintained home, lovingly owned for 40 years and located just blocks from State Fair Park! Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, parks, freeways and the West Allis Farmers Market. The main level features two living rooms, a spacious dining room with original woodwork and built-in china cabinet, plus beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Upstairs offers all bedrooms and a large full bath. A walk-up attic provides excellent storage and potential for future living space. Relax on the front porch or large backyard patio surrounded by established gardens, fruit trees and perennials. Partially fenced yard with a 2-car detached garage. Recent updates include new front steps (2026), gutters (2025), refinished floors (2025), and more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1542 S 79th St
General
- Price: $269,900
- Taxes: $5,421 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1976446
- Updated: 8/25/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: At least one Bathtub, Shower over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 12.5 x 11, Upper Level
- Bedroom 2: 12 x 11, Upper Level
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 10, Upper Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 13.5 x 11, Main Level
- Kitchen: 14.5 x 13, Main Level
- Dining Room: 12.5 x 11.5, Main Level
- Den: 12.5 x 12, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Electric Door Opener
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: From I-94/I-894, take the Greenfield Ave exit and head east. Turn south on S. 79th St.; 1542 S. 79th St. will be a short distance south of Greenfield Ave.
School Information
- School District: West Allis-West Milwaukee
- Elementary School: Wilson
- Middle School: Frank Lloyd Wright
- High School: Nathan Hale
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas, Central Air Conditioning, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Two Story, Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Stubbed for Bathroom, Sump Pump
- Square Feet: 1,613
- Year Built: 1909
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,421.24
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 1542 S 79th St
School District:West Allis School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Elementary School, West Allis, WI 8710 West Orchard Street, West Allis, WI 53214 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School 9501 West Cleveland Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Nathan Hale High School 11601 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1542 S 79th St
Tax History
Tax History for 1542 S 79th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,779
8%
$229,100
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2024
$4,415
30%
$229,100
76%
2023
$3,402
-1%
$130,100
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2022
$3,434
3%
$130,100
—
2021
$3,349
-13%
$130,100
—
2020
$3,859
2%
$130,100
—
2019
$3,769
13%
$130,100
—
2018
$3,347
-53%
$130,100
—
2017
$7,112
111%
$130,100
—
2016
$3,366
—
$130,100
—
2015
$3,370
—
$130,100
—
2014
$3,362
-4%
$130,100
—
2013
$3,490
9594%
$130,100
-10%
2012
$36
—
$144,300
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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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1542 S 79th St, West Allis, WI 53214 (MLS# 1976446) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1542 S 79th St is currently listed for $269,900 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 1542 S 79th St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Allis? You can browse all West Allis real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.