4557 N 42nd St

Milwaukee, WI 53209

$185,000
Price
3
Beds
1,228 Sq. Ft.
$151 / Sq. Ft.
1,228
Sq. Ft.
$151
per Sq. Ft.
4557 N. 42nd Street
New carpeting and freshly painted
Charming Arch Details
Living Room with Lots of Natural Light
Kitchen
Plenty of Storage Space
Dining Area
Full Bath
Large Closet
Bedroom 1 - Main Floor
Bedroom 2 - Main Floor
Wood Staircase
Bedroom 3 - Upstairs
Bedroom 3 - Upstairs
Bedroom 3 - Upstairs
Full Basement
Full Basement
Back View of Home
Back View of Home
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Description

The charming front porch and brick exterior welcome you into this 3-bedroom cape cod, an ideal alternative to apartment living. The living room has brand new carpeting, and large windows that bring in tons of natural light. The U-shaped kitchen provides ample counter and storage space and opens to the adjacent dining area. The first floor includes two bedrooms, both offering new carpeting and a full bath. Head upstairs to a huge 3rd bedroom also with new carpet. There is a full basement meeting any...The charming front porch and brick exterior welcome you into this 3-bedroom cape cod, an ideal alternative to apartment living. The living room has brand new carpeting, and large windows that bring in tons of natural light. The U-shaped kitchen provides ample counter and storage space and opens to the adjacent dining area. The first floor includes two bedrooms, both offering new carpeting and a full bath. Head upstairs to a huge 3rd bedroom also with new carpet. There is a full basement meeting any storage needs and a long driveway providing lots of parking space. The home is conveniently located near schools, public transit, and everyday conveniences. Must be owner occupied and Buyer must complete HUD Certification Training Prior to Close- contact agent with questions.
  1. Listed by James R Bertolli • Brokerage DRE #936941-91 • Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (949)-306-8767 C: (949)-306-8767 james@mahlersir.com

Property Details for 4557 North 42nd Street

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 01/15/2026 10:58 AM

Property Details for 4557 North 42nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #1947404
Days on Market19
Taxes$2,892 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyMilwaukee County

Location

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Building Information for 4557 North 42nd Street

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,143 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$902

Property Taxes

$241

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4557 North 42nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Directions: Hampton Ave west, south on Sherman Blvd to Glendale Ave east, then south on 42nd Street to home
  • Latitude: 43.100208
  • Longitude: -87.965582
  • Postal Code: 53209
  • Postal Code Plus4: 5825
  • Zoning: RS6
  • Zoning Description: RS6
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Paved, Parking Space
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2299825000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,892
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1228.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • Year Built: 1951
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Flooring: Simulated Wood Floors
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: 15 Story
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1228.0
  • Rooms Total: 6
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: 10 x 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Width: 8.0

Property History for 4557 North 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1947404

$185,000—
Oct 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918229270

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1947404

$185,000
10/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918229270

—

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

Public Records for 4557 North 42nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,200Additions$109,600Total$114,800
Tax Record2024$2,545 ($212 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningRS6CountyMILWAUKEEAPN229-9825-000

Schools near 4557 North 42nd Street

This home is within Milwaukee School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy
Charter - PK to 8
Assata High School
Public - 9 to 12
Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Public - PK to 12
Southeastern Youth & Family
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy
CharterPK to 8

Assata High School
Public9 to 12

Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education
PublicPK to 12

Southeastern Youth & Family
Public6 to 8

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 4557 North 42nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209

4557 North 42nd Street is a single family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53209. This property was listed for sale on January 15, 2026 by Mahler Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $185,000. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on October 20, 2025. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy, Assata High School and Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education. 4557 North 42nd Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,228 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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