161 S 79th St

Milwaukee, WI 53214

$269,900
Price
3
Beds
1,607 Sq. Ft.
$168 / Sq. Ft.
1,607
Sq. Ft.
$168
per Sq. Ft.
New
New
Front
Kitchen
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Bedroom - Upper
Bedroom Main floor
Bedroom Upper
Rec Room
161 S 79th Backyard Night
Rear yard- concrete patio
Fenced yard
Rear Yard

Description

You will love this charming Cape Cod . The property features exceptional character, highlighted by beautiful moldings and hardwood floors throughout. The main floor includes a bright living room with abundant natural light, an eat-in kitchen overlooking a private, fenced backyard, and a well-appointed bedroom. The upper level offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the lower level provides additional living space as a partially finished area. The fenced rear yard offers an ideal park...You will love this charming Cape Cod . The property features exceptional character, highlighted by beautiful moldings and hardwood floors throughout. The main floor includes a bright living room with abundant natural light, an eat-in kitchen overlooking a private, fenced backyard, and a well-appointed bedroom. The upper level offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the lower level provides additional living space as a partially finished area. The fenced rear yard offers an ideal park like setting for both privacy and entertaining. This home is situated in an excellent location. Updates: Roof (tear off) 2020, furnace 2022, A/C 2018
  1. Listed by Robin Fazio • Brokerage DRE #700347-91 • Buyers Vantage
    P: (262)-781-9815 C: (414)-698-4335 Robinfazio@buyersvantage.com

Property Details for 161 South 79th Street

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 02/12/2026 04:10 PM

Property Details for 161 South 79th Street

StatusActive
MLS #1950211
Days on Market1
Taxes$4,167 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyMilwaukee County

Location

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Building Information for 161 South 79th Street

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,663 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,315

Property Taxes

$347

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 161 South 79th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Bedroom on Main Level
  • Directions: South of bluemound and north of O'Connor
  • Latitude: 43.030098
  • Longitude: -88.011397
  • Postal Code: 53214
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1414
  • Zoning: res
  • Zoning Description: res
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 4180191000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,167
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School District: Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1415.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 192.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1607.0
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, shed, raised garden bed, compost bins, microwave, Lorex security system - 3 cameras (front door, front yard/street) side door, rear. string rear lights
  • Year Built: 1941
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Levels: 15 Story
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1607.0
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 16
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec Room
  • Room Width: 16.0

Property History for 161 South 79th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1950211

$269,900—
Dec 28, 2018

Sold

MetroMLS #1597864

—
Dec 19, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637547564

—
Oct 26, 2018

Pending

MetroMLS #1597864

—
Jul 28, 2018

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1597864

$164,900—
Mar 26, 2010

Sold

MetroMLS #1104665

—
Mar 25, 2010

Pending

MetroMLS #1104665

—
Mar 24, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287144200

—
Sep 29, 2009

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1104665

$149,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1950211

$269,900
12/28/2018

Sold

MetroMLS #1597864

—
12/19/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637547564

—
10/26/2018

Pending

MetroMLS #1597864

—
07/28/2018

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1597864

$164,900
03/26/2010

Sold

MetroMLS #1104665

—
03/25/2010

Pending

MetroMLS #1104665

—
03/24/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287144200

—
09/29/2009

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1104665

$149,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 161 South 79th Street

Taxable ValueLand$21,400Additions$176,400Total$197,800
Tax Record2024$4,167 ($347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,415 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,415 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningRS6CountyMILWAUKEEAPN418-0191-000

Schools near 161 South 79th Street

This home is within Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
MacDowell Montessori School
Public - PK to 12
Burbank School
Public - PK to 8
Hawley Environmental School
Public - PK to 5
Neeskara School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
MacDowell Montessori School
PublicPK to 12

Burbank School
PublicPK to 8

Hawley Environmental School
PublicPK to 5

Neeskara School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 161 South 79th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214

161 South 79th Street is a single family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53214. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Buyers Vantage, it's currently listed at $269,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on December 28, 2018. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include MacDowell Montessori School, Burbank School and Hawley Environmental School. 161 South 79th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,607 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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