5818 N 72nd St

1,488 Sq. Ft.
$103 / Sq. Ft.
1,488
Sq. Ft.
$103
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity knocks in Milwaukee's Thurston Woods neighborhood! This charming single-family home at 5818 N 72nd St features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it ideal for investors, first-time buyers, or someone looking to downsize. With solid bones, and a spacious yard, this home offers both functionality and potential. Whether you're planning to move in, rent it out, or update it for resale, this property is priced to sell and ready for your finishing touches.Opportunity knocks in Milwaukee's Thurston Woods neighborhood! This charming single-family home at 5818 N 72nd St features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it ideal for investors, first-time buyers, or someone looking to downsize. With solid bones, and a spacious yard, this home offers both functionality and potential. Whether you're planning to move in, rent it out, or update it for resale, this property is priced to sell and ready for your finishing touches.
  1. Listed by Kathleen M Bak • Brokerage DRE #938599-91 • Gates & Gables Realty
    P: (847)-847-4200 C: (847)-609-8378 kbak@GatesandGables.com

Property Details for 5818 North 72nd Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2026 04:50 PM

Property Details for 5818 North 72nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #1944757
Days on Market44
Taxes$2,817 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1972
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyMilwaukee County

Location

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Building Information for 5818 North 72nd Street

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$985 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$751

Property Taxes

$235

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5818 North 72nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM W HAMPTON AVE & N 76TH ST, E ON W HAMPTON AVE. TURN R ON N 72ND ST. PROPERTY IS ON LEFT
  • Latitude: 43.123734
  • Longitude: -88.000619
  • Postal Code: 53218
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Zoning Description: R-3
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1750719000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,817
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School District: Milwaukee
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1488.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1972
Utilites
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Propane Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Property sp Information co Est sp Total sp Sq sp Ft: 1488.0
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living/Great Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property History for 5818 North 72nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$154,000
Jan 7, 2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$163,900
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$172,000
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$163,900
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$154,000
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1944757

$179,000
May 21, 1999

Sold

MetroMLS #451209

May 21, 1999

Pending

MetroMLS #451209

May 21, 1999

Sold

MetroMLS #451209

Jan 28, 1999

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #451209

$59,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$154,000
01/07/2026

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$163,900
12/10/2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$172,000
12/08/2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$163,900
12/08/2025

Price Change

MetroMLS #1944757

$154,000
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #1944757

$179,000
05/21/1999

Sold

MetroMLS #451209

05/21/1999

Pending

MetroMLS #451209

05/21/1999

Sold

MetroMLS #451209

01/28/1999

Listed (Active)

MetroMLS #451209

$59,900

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

Public Records for 5818 North 72nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$118,100Total$125,600
Tax Record2024$2,817 ($235 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972ZoningRS6CountyMILWAUKEEAPN175-0719-000

Schools near 5818 North 72nd Street

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

James Madison Academic Campus
Public9 to 12

Kilbourn Elementary 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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5818 North 72nd Street is a single family home for sale in Milwaukee, WI 53218. This property was listed for sale on December 8, 2025 by Gates & Gables Realty, it's currently listed at $154,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on May 21, 1999. This listing's school district is Milwaukee School District. Nearby schools include Kluge Elementary, Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus and James Madison Academic Campus. 5818 North 72nd Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,488 sqft single family home built in 1972.

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