NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1938 S 56th St Milwaukee, WI 53219

East Allis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $257,000 - $305,483

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2023

Last sale price $255,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,835/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2023

Well kept Dutch bungalow with all the old world charm features: hardwood floors, crown moldings, leaded glass and an enclosed front sun porch. Wide lot has fenced yard, newer cement patio/walks plus a 4 car(deep) garage with additional parking slab. Main level living room and a formal dining room with built-in leaded glass cabinets plus a half bath with granite vanity. Hardwood staircase to upper bedrooms and a full bath with whirlpool tub.Rear bedroom has a sizable airing porch for daylight sun or afternoon shade. Updates: roof/gutters in 2010, central air unit and hot water heater in 2020, and updated electrical service in 2023. Clean basement features built-in cabinets, workbench and additionalbath(commode only). Easy freeway access & shopping galore on 43th commercial district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Horigan

Realty Experts License #34930-94 Listed on: 07/26/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Angles Realty Group*

Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest License #59215-90

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,383

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RB

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Washer and dryer.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,383

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher
  • Directions: Burnham to 56th St, South to home.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Cleared Acreage: Less than 1/2
  • Architecture: Bungalow
  • Full Street Address: 1938 S 56th STREET
  • Type 5 Heat Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Lot Acreage: 0.12
  • Municipality Type: City
  • Other Rm1 Level: Main
  • Other Rm1 Name: Screened Porch
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Block, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
  • Bathroom Description: Whirlpool, Shower Over Tub
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 10
  • Second Floor Total Sq Ft: 1296.00

Exterior Features

  • Exclusions: Washer and dryer.
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Building Type: 2 Story
  • Exterior: Masonite/PressBoard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Opener Included, Detached, 4 Car
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage/Parking: 1 Space

Utilities

  • Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Schools

  • School District: West Allis
  • Junior High Dist: West Allis

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RB
  • Acreage Range: 0.0 to .499

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Total Taxes: 3383.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Mattson David A and Mattson Kathleen M
Bought by
Paulus Christopher
Seller's Agent
Tim Horigan
Realty Experts
Buyer's Agent
Angles Realty Group*
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.74%
Views
194
Current Estimated Value
$278,621

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$249,592
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$29,029
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
Paulus Christopher $255,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paulus Christopher $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2023 09/24/23 Off Market $254,900 -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Sold $255,000 0.0% $197 / Sq Ft
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Price Changed $254,900 -3.8% $197 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 For Sale $264,900 -- $204 / 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 $4,342 $225,500 $29,700 $195,800
2023 $3,351 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2022 $3,383 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2021 $3,299 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2020 $3,366 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2019 $3,236 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2018 $3,773 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2017 $3,423 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2016 $3,317 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2015 $3,321 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
2014 $3,314 $128,300 $18,400 $109,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tim Horigan

    Realty Experts

    (414) 217-7122

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Tim Horigan
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Angles Realty Group*

    Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1843958

Metro MLS

APN: 474-0055-000

Wisconsin Milwaukee County Milwaukee 53219 East Allis

1938 S 56th St, Milwaukee, WI

This home is located at 1938 S 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53219 since 26 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $278,621, approximately $214 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 1938 S 56th St is a home located in Milwaukee County with nearby schools including Longfellow Elementary School, West Milwaukee Intermediate School, and Central High School.

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