1516 S 78th St

Milwaukee, WI 53214

$279,500
Price
4
Beds
1,665 Sq. Ft.
$168 / Sq. Ft.
1,665
Sq. Ft.
$168
per Sq. Ft.
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Front
Front
Porch
Porch
Foyer
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
LR
LR
LR
LR
DR
DR
LR
Stairs
Half Bath
Half Bath
Stairs
Upper Landing
Upper Landing
Upper Landing
Primary BR
Primary BR
Primary BR
Primary BR
MSTR Bath
MSTR Bath
BR 2
BR 2
BR 2
BR 3
BR 3
BR 3
BR 4
BR 4
BR 4
2nd Floor Bath
2nd Floor Bath
3 Seasons RM
Yard
Yard
Yard
Parking
Parking
Parking
Rear
Rear
Rear Porch

Description

Welcome home to this massive 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial offering a wonderful blend of comfort, character, & everyday convenience. Soaring ceilings & generously sized rooms create an open, airy feel throughout, while the beautifully updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, & the dry basement offers valuable storage & future possibilities! Enjoy relaxing mornings on the front porch & quiet evenings on the back porch as you look onto your private,...Welcome home to this massive 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial offering a wonderful blend of comfort, character, & everyday convenience. Soaring ceilings & generously sized rooms create an open, airy feel throughout, while the beautifully updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, & the dry basement offers valuable storage & future possibilities! Enjoy relaxing mornings on the front porch & quiet evenings on the back porch as you look onto your private, fenced back yard! Fresh exterior paint enhances curb appeal, and the large concrete parking area accommodates up to four vehicles. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, local amenities, & State Fair Park! Easy to earn extra income from parking too! New furnace & 1 year home warranty!
  1. Listed by Robyn N Harshaw • Brokerage DRE #937586-91 • Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
    P: (414)-507-8610 C: (414)-507-8610 rharshaw@kw.com

Property Details for 1516 South 78th Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2026 08:53 PM

Property Details for 1516 South 78th Street

StatusActive With Offer
MLS #1967317
Days on Market2
Taxes$4,794 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1907
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountyMilwaukee County
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Building Information for 1516 South 78th Street

Stories-Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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Property Information for 1516 South 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Greenfield Ave, South on 78th Street to home.
  • Latitude: 43.014497
  • Longitude: -88.009239
  • Postal Code: 53214
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4643
  • Zoning: Single Family
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Space, Alley Entrance
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 4520079000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,794
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: West Allis-West Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1665.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1665.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Fenced Yard, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4791.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Inclusions: Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Portable dishwasher, dryer, washer/dryer combo, dining room table, portable AC, primary bedroom IKEA closet system
  • Year Built: 1907
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1665.0
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 13
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 6
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Three Season Room
  • Room Width: 6.0

Property History for 1516 South 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2026

Contingent

MetroMLS #1967317

—
Jun 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1967317

$279,500—
Jun 15, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626211491

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2026

Contingent

MetroMLS #1967317

—
06/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1967317

$279,500
06/15/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626211491

—

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Public Records for 1516 South 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,600Additions$203,200Total$229,800
Tax Record2024$4,429 ($369 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,665 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,665 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907CountyMILWAUKEEAPN452-0079-000

Schools near 1516 South 78th Street

This home is within West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilson Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 8
Nathan Hale High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lane Intermediate
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Wilson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Nathan Hale High School
Public9 to 12

Lane Intermediate
Public6 to 8

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