4487 N 21st St

1,384 Sq. Ft.
$134 / Sq. Ft.
1,384
Sq. Ft.
$134
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Clean, move-in-ready Cape Cod is a pleasant offering at a great price! Handsome refinished hardwood floors add visual warmth and adorn the large living room and main floor bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen boasts a new stainless steel refrigerator, new oven/range, and an ample dining area. A spacious primary bedroom is located upstairs and is adorned with new carpeting and good storage. The full bath on the main is complimented by a half bath in the basement. Make your own rec room space in the lower...Clean, move-in-ready Cape Cod is a pleasant offering at a great price! Handsome refinished hardwood floors add visual warmth and adorn the large living room and main floor bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen boasts a new stainless steel refrigerator, new oven/range, and an ample dining area. A spacious primary bedroom is located upstairs and is adorned with new carpeting and good storage. The full bath on the main is complimented by a half bath in the basement. Make your own rec room space in the lower level, or keep it as it comes and enjoy a simple hangout. Freshly painted throughout with a crisp and solid exterior for a turn-key experience. A tidy backyard leads to a sizeable two-car garage with adjacent gated parking slab for abundant off street parking. Larger than it looks, see today!
  1. Listed by John J Newland • Brokerage DRE #936161-91 • TerraNova Real Estate
    P: (414)-852-0921 C: (414)-852-0921 jnewland@terranova-realestate.com

Property Details for 4487 North 21st Street

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 09:25 AM

Property Details for 4487 North 21st Street

StatusActive
MLS #1943887
Days on Market88
Taxes$3,109 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountyMilwaukee County

Location

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Building Information for 4487 North 21st Street

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,160 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$901

Property Taxes

$259

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4487 North 21st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Congress St or Roosevelt Ave to 21st St, north to home -OR- Cornell St to 21st St, south to property (no sign)
  • Latitude: 43.098888
  • Longitude: -87.938592
  • Postal Code: 53209
  • Postal Code Plus4: 6304
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Paved, Parking Space, Alley Entrance
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2310549000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,109
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School District: Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1384.0
  • 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: Refrigerator and oven/range
  • Year Built: 1948
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Block, Partially Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl, Low Maintenance Trim
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Levels: 15 Story
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1384.0
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 13.5
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 14
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 13
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 12.5
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec Room
  • Room Width: 17.0

Property History for 4487 North 21st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

Jan 29, 2026

Contingent

MetroMLS #1943887

Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

$184,900
Dec 6, 2025

Contingent

MetroMLS #1943887

Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

$184,900
Oct 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917285360

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

01/29/2026

Contingent

MetroMLS #1943887

01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

$184,900
12/06/2025

Contingent

MetroMLS #1943887

11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1943887

$184,900
10/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917285360

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Public Records for 4487 North 21st Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,700Additions$135,700Total$139,400
Tax Record2024$3,109 ($259 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningRS6CountyMILWAUKEEAPN231-0549-000

Schools near 4487 North 21st Street

This home is within Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Charter - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lloyd Barbee Montessori School
PublicPK to 6

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter6 to 12

Rufus King International High School
Public9 to 12

Marvin Pratt Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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4487 North 21st Street is a single family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53209. This property was listed for sale on November 25, 2025 by TerraNova Real Estate, it's currently listed at $184,900. It has been on the market for a total of 88 days and was last sold on October 17, 2025. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include Lloyd Barbee Montessori School, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School and Rufus King International High School. 4487 North 21st Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,384 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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