NOT LISTED FOR SALE

168 N 78th St Milwaukee, WI 53213

Honey Creek Parkway Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $290,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
988 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2015

Last sale price $129,730 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 115% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,842/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Golda Meir School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 3-minute walk to Dyer Field

About This Home

As of November 2015

Great opportunity for this brick Cape Cod on a double lot located in one of Mil's most convenient locations. You are literally 10 minutes or less to downtown, Miller Park, Tosa Village, Medical College, & much more. The brick ext is not only low maintenance but also aesthetically appealing. You have to see to appreciate the size of the yard, something not commonly found in this area. Main level features HWF's eat in kit, 2 BR's & an updated full ba. Upper level has tons of storage & generous size 3rd bdrm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Rigg

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Email: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com License #56753-94 Listed on: 09/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Minette

Realty Executives - Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RS6

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Directions: 76th St to Stevenson west to 78th St, north to property.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Cleared Acreage: Less than 1/2
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Full Street Address: 168 N 78th STREET
  • Type 5 Heat Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Lot Acreage: 0.19
  • Municipality Type: City
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Block, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable/Satellite Available, Circuit Breakers, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 10
  • Second Floor Total Sq Ft: 988.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: 1.5 Story
  • Exterior: Brick, Brick/Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Detached, 1 Car
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5

Utilities

  • Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Milwaukee

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS6
  • Acreage Range: 0.0 to .499
  • Lot Description: Sidewalks

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Total Taxes: 3335.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Birney Steven and Birney Jennifer
Bought by
Steven And Jennifer Birney Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$278,927

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2020
Sold by
Birney Steven and Birney Jennifer
Bought by
Birney Steven and Birney Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2015
Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Krieger Adam R
Bought by
Birney Steven
Seller's Agent
Kevin Rigg
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Charles Minette
Realty Executives - Elite
List Price
$129,730
Sold Price
$129,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%
Original Mortgage
$123,243
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2006
Sold by
Krieger Rose E
Bought by
Krieger Adam R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Steven And Jennifer Birney Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Birney Steven -- None Available
Birney Steven $129,800 Attorney
Krieger Adam R $142,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Birney Steven $120,000
Previous Owner Birney Steven $123,243
Previous Owner Krieger Adam R $113,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $129,730 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Sale $129,730 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Metro MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,580 $215,800 $25,400 $190,400
2023 $4,064 $172,000 $25,400 $146,600
2022 $3,780 $172,000 $25,400 $146,600
2021 $3,788 $156,200 $25,600 $130,600
2020 $3,829 $156,200 $25,600 $130,600
2019 $3,666 $147,900 $17,700 $130,200
2018 $3,597 $147,900 $17,700 $130,200
2017 $3,673 $142,000 $16,500 $125,500
2016 $3,508 $129,800 $16,500 $113,300
2015 $3,267 $118,500 $16,500 $102,000
2014 $3,335 $118,500 $16,500 $102,000
2013 -- $118,500 $16,500 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kevin Rigg

    Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Charles Minette

    Realty Executives - Elite

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1444046

Metro MLS

APN: 407-0432-000-2

Wisconsin Milwaukee County Milwaukee 53213 Honey Creek Parkway

168 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI

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