$155,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,180 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • High Speed Internet
  • Golda Meir School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Home is where the heart is, and this one is brimming with potential. Nestled in an amazing neighborhood near the medical college, State Fair Park, and downtown, this solidly built house offers a fantastic location and a place for your dreams. With two spacious bedrooms and a charming dining room, large living room and ample storage in the kitchen it's perfect for creating memories. Though it will need work, every improvement will be a labor of love. Let this home inspire you to craft a space filled with warmth and joy in a community you'll adore. Call today and let's start packing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mercedes Loomans

Keller Williams Prestige License #50582-90 Listed on: 12/05/2024

Keller Williams Prestige

Last Buyer's Agent

Kinyata Hendriex

Reign Realty License #92025-94

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,175

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Handicap accessible ranp at front door
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,175

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Directions: 76th Street to Dixon (just North of I-94), West to 78th Street, North to home
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Cleared Acreage: Less than 1/2
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Full Street Address: 171 S 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

  • Has Basement: Block, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet
  • Bathroom Description: Tub Only, Shower Over Tub
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Second Floor Total Sq Ft: 1180.00

Exterior Features

  • Exclusions: Handicap accessible ranp at front door
  • Exterior Building Type: 2 Story
  • Exterior: Stone, Brick/Stone, Vinyl

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Schools

  • School District: Milwaukee
  • Junior High Dist: Milwaukee

Lot Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Total Taxes: 3175.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Connect The Dots Property Investments Ll
Bought by
St John Traci
Seller's Agent
Kinyata Hendriex
Reign Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Schlingman
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
List Price
$299,999
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,001
5%
Views
238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-96.74%
Original Mortgage
$283,500
Outstanding Balance
$283,500
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$113,441

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Charnitz Mardi J
Bought by
Connect The Dots Property Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Mercedes Loomans
Keller Williams Prestige
Buyer's Agent
Kinyata Hendriex
Reign Realty
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-16.22%
Views
53

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
579.79%
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Bought by
Charnitz Edward P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 Merit Title
Warranty Deed $155,000 Focus Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $283,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $207,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $86,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $315,000 +5.0% $168 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Sale $299,999 +93.5% $160 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $155,000 -16.2% $131 / Sq Ft
12/08/2024 12/08/24 For Sale $185,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
12/07/2024 12/07/24 Off Market $185,000 -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $185,000 -- $157 / 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
2023 $3,511 $148,600 $20,800 $127,800
2022 $3,223 $148,600 $20,800 $127,800
2021 $3,223 $130,200 $21,000 $109,200
2020 $3,149 $130,200 $21,000 $109,200
2019 $3,135 $114,800 $14,200 $100,600
2018 $2,740 $114,800 $14,200 $100,600
2017 $2,805 $110,200 $13,000 $97,200
2016 $2,951 $110,400 $13,000 $97,400
2015 $2,844 $104,100 $13,000 $91,100
2014 $2,904 $104,100 $13,000 $91,100
2013 -- $104,100 $13,000 $91,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1901304

Metro MLS

APN: 418-0166-000-0