HISTORIC HOUSES FOR SALE

The City of Milwaukee currently owns several historic homes and is offering them for sale to the right owner. If you love the scale, details and craftsmanship of an historic home and love to renovate, we may have the perfect house for you. As a bonus, many of the homes listed have had extensive exterior repairs such as new roofs, chimneys and siding. These repairs will make the remaining renovations manageable and the whole project more affordable. Most of these properties may qualify for Wisconsin Historic Home Owner’s Tax Credits. Additional information is available from the Wisconsin Historical Society at: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/architecture/tax_credit.asp.

Some of the houses below are currently being renovated and will be marketed soon. To receive an email notification when a property goes on sale sign up for E-notify at this site http://itmdapps.milwaukee.gov/login/login/signin.jsp

The Gezelschap House 2742 West State Street
1892 Queen Anne “Mini-mansion” on a double lot in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood. An outstanding house on a street with many carefully restored homes. This house has a new roof and gutters, rebuilt chimneys, rebuilt front porch and repairs to siding and trim. For more info: http://city.milwaukee.gov/HistoricConcordia_2742WStateStreet.htm
The George Atwell House 749 North 31st Street
Designed by Crane and Barkhausen and built in 1892. This Queen Anne has lots of bedrooms and fireplaces. The house has a newer roof. In 2012 the front porch was completely rebuilt and the whole house was painted. For more info: http://city.milwaukee.gov/Property-Listings/749-North-31st-Street.htm
The John Roo House 3320 West St. Paul Avenue
A grand duplex built in 1901. This house has a brand new, double decker front porch along with a new roof, gutters, siding repairs and foundation stabilization. Sold
The Weinstock House 3402 West St. Paul Avenue
Built in 1889 and Designed by E.V. Koch & Co., this cream city brick dream has a new roof, all brick is tuckpointed and front porch has been reconstructed. House is a locally designated historic landmark. For more info: http://city.milwaukee.gov/Property-Listings/3402-West-St_Paul-Avenue.htm
The John Thomason House 3229 West McKinley Boulevard
Built in 1907 this house sits proudly among the historic homes along West McKinley Boulevard. Renovations in the summer of 2012 include chimney, roof, gutters, front and back porch rebuild, siding repairs and full house, three color paint job. Offer Accepted
The H. A. Leuck House 2217 North Sherman Boulevard
Designed by R. Misslich and Brothers and built in 1915 this stately Sherman Boulevard duplex is ready for an owner occupant to bring it back to its glory. Repairs are set to stabilize and reconstruct the front porch. After front porch repairs are completed the house will be marketed for owner-occupancy.
The H. J. Lewis House 2429 North 2nd Street
This classic Milwaukee Victorian Ell cottage was built in 1895. It sits in the Harambee Historic district and is waiting for an owner to return it to its original single family layout. Large lot and quiet street make this house a great home in the city. After repairs are complete the house will be marketed for owner-occupancy.
The Joseph Kerwer House 2325 West McKinley Avenue
Located in the Lynden Hill Neighborhood, this classic, corner turret Queen Anne house was designed by Henry Beiman and built in 1897. Large lot and garage allows plenty of space to spread out. After repairs are complete the house will be marketed for owner-occupancy.
The Charles Stolper House 2637-39 North 2nd Street
This duplex was built in 1901 and designed by architect George Ehlers. Located in the Harambee Historic District this grand Victorian boasts two large three bedroom flats and a large lot. This house is undergoing a complete renovation inside and out and will be for sale to an owner-occupant by the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation in the near future.
The Joseph Carow House 2449 North 2nd Street
Built in 1879 the Joseph Carow house has undergone many renovations early in its life. The house was lifted onto its current brick foundation in 1893, had its roof raised in 1903 and was converted to a duplex in 1917. It is currently undergoing a complete renovation and being converted back to a single family house. The Carow house is located in the Harambee Historic District. It will be for sale to an owner-occupant by the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation in the near future. Sold
The Charles Holst House 2534-36 North 1st Street
The Holst house is part of an impressive collection of homes on the north side of this block in the Harambee Historic District. Built in 1905, this grand duplex boasts three bedrooms per flat and impressive woodwork and details. This house is slated for a complete interior and exterior renovation. It will be for sale to an owner-occupant by the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation in the near future.

For more information contact:
Yves LaPierre
Phone:  414-286-5762
Email: ylapie@milwaukee.gov