Historic Houses For Sale

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2465 W Congress Street

Built in 1923, this 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms multi-family in the Garden Homes neighborhood is looking for a new owner to provide it with a "new lease on life." 

Asking Price: $28,500
Scope of Work: $59,540

(Note that scope of work is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the true cost of renovation.  Please consult with your contractor to determine your renovation needs and budget.)

This property requires a HIPF Addendum to be completed with the Offer to Purchase.  Example Attached.

This property requires a Historic Preservation & Conservation Easement to be executed at closing. Example Attached.

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The Fred C. Schwenke House
2864 North Sherman Blvd.

Built in 1929 this brick Tudor Revival style house sits proudly on Sherman Boulevard.  Large yard with garage at alley. House boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and large living areas. 

In 2019, the City added a new roof and gutter and repaired the eaves.

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The Robert Buckholz House

2216 North Sherman Boulevard

Built in 1907 for Robert Buckholz, he was also the architect and the carpenter.  This craftsman style home has five bedrooms and one bathroom as well as two half baths.  Located in the historic Sherman Park Neighborhood, this home is located on an alley with a sunny backyard.  This home has a new roof, gutters, siding, front porch and fresh paint.


Asking Price: $52,000
Scope of Work: $34,263

(Note that scope of work is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the true cost of renovation.  Please consult with your contractor to determine your renovation needs and budget.)

This property requires a HIPF Addendum to be completed with the Offer to Purchase.  Example Attached.

This property requires a Historic Preservation & Conservation Easement to be executed at closing. Example Attached.

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The Charles Vander Muehler House

2330 West Vine Street

Built in 1888 for Charles Vander Muehler, this two story cream brick home was designed in the Queen Anne style by R. G. Kirsch & Co., has housed a variety of uses in its 140 years.  This grand house has ample room to grow, with many bedrooms and two full bathrooms.  This home has a new roof, gutters, eave repair and fresh paint.  It is also located near new development at City Homes.


Asking Price: $5,000
Scope of Work: $135,388

(Note that scope of work is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the true cost of renovation.  Please consult with your contractor to determine your renovation needs and budget.)

This property requires a HIPF Addendum to be completed with the Offer to Purchase.  Example Attached.

This property requires a Historic Preservation & Conservation Easement to be executed at closing. Example Attached.

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1231 N. 32nd Street

Designed by H. Messmer and Son this large Arts & Crafts style home was built in 1904.

Set on a large lot in the Cold Spring Park Historic District this house has a new roof, gutters and rebuilt eaves.

Asking Price: $5,200
Scope of Work: $100,629

(Note that scope of work is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the true cost of renovation.  Please consult with your contractor to determine your renovation needs and budget.)

This property requires a HIPF Addendum to be completed with the Offer to Purchase.  Example Attached.

This property requires a Historic Preservation & Conservation Easement to be executed at closing. Example Attached.

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The Emil P. Kron House
1254 North 24th Street

This fine Queen Anne house sits on a corner lot in the Historic Lynden Hill Neighborhood. The Kron house was built in 1891 and was designed by Ed Koch & Co. The house has 3,412 Square feet and sits on a 5,000 square foot lot. It sits prominently on a quiet street with many restored homes and is one block from Lynden Hill Park. This house currently has three units and the preferred use is conversion to a single-family owner-occupied house.

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3330-32 W. McKinley Avenue
 

Duplex built in 1909. Exterior was completely renovated and awaits a buyer to modernize the interior.

Historic Preservation easement required; Historic Code: On NHHP and locally designated

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The John Schwartz House
2330 W. McKinley Avenue

A fetching home in the Historic Lynden Hill Neighborhood. The John Schwartz house sits on a double lot at a corner with impressive homes. This Queen Anne gem was built in 1891 by the Haussmann Brothers Company.

Exterior was completely renovated in 2016 and awaits a buyer to modernize the interior.

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B.B. Bell House
1851 N. 2nd Street

This is the oldest house in the Historic Brewer’s Hill neighborhood and one of the oldest in Milwaukee. Built in 1858, this Italianate style house is located on a prominent corner in a neighborhood of lovingly restored homes.

Major repairs to the exterior include foundation, siding, gutters, trim and a fully rebuilt front porch. Some original features remain on the interior and it is ready to be modernized.

Learn more about the history of this house at OnMilwaukee.com.
 

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H.J. Gerling House

2844 W. Kilbourn Avenue

Built in 1894 this large Queen Anne Style home is ready for a new owner to make it their own. Exterior repairs include new roof, gutters and rebuilt front porch that is period appropriate. Siding has been repaired and house has a full three color paint job. Located in the heart of the Concordia Historic District.

Read more about the history of this house and view interior photos of original details (penny tile, folding french doors) from OnMilwaukee.com's Urban Spelunking Series.
 

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Nathaniel Pereles House
817 N. 28th Street
 

In 1906 Nathaniel Pereles moved this house to this location and set it on a new brick foundation. Not much else is known about the history of this house. What is evident is that the Pereles house is a fine two-story, Victorian frame house. This house is roomy with 2,004 square feet of living space and ready for the right buyer to customize it to their liking.

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The J. H. Rapple House
2807-09 W. State Street

Designed by Charles Kirchoff and built in 1895 this large, Queen Anne Style duplex stands proudly at the center of the Concordia Historic District. It has two sizable apartments and a huge attic with walk-out porch.

The exterior has been carefully restored with a new roof, gutters, chimney, siding and all new front porch.

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The George Atwell House
749 N. 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.

As part of sale, buyer must complete a reduced units permit application and pay associated fees.

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J. D. Steuerwald House
3316 W. McKinley Boulevard

This large victorian frame home was built in 1909 and is at the western end of the McKinley Boulevard Historic District. House has 2,320 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a large unfinished attic. Lot is 5,250 square feet, measures 35 x 150 and has parking at the alley. 

Major exterior repairs include all new roof and gutters, siding repair, complete front porch rebuild and a three color paint job.

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Walter Truettner House
2402 N. Sherman Boulevard

This prime example of mediterranean revival bungalow architecture sits on a corner lot at the southern entry to the Sherman Boulevard Historic District. Built in 1920 this spacious house has 2,407 square feet of living space composed of living rooms, sunroom, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The 51 x 165 lot is 8,415 square feet with a garage that matches the style of the house. House has all new roof and gutters with a fully renovated exterior including stucco repair, tuckpointing and full paint job.

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2808 W. Wells Street

Victorian "L" cottage built in 1895.  This 1950 square foot single family home has new roof and porches and a large backyard.


 

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2812 W. Wells Street

Victorian "L" cottage built in 1895.  This 1950 square foot single family home has new roof and porches, a large backyard and a two-car garage.



 

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Historic Tiefenthaler House

2425 W. McKinley Avenue
 

Built in 1886 for Pancratius Tiefenthaler this home was occupied by members of the Tiefenthaler family into the 1970s. The Tiefenthaler’s have a long history of civic engagement in Milwaukee. Located in the Lynden Hill neighborhood, the house has a deep lot with a large parking slab at the alley. The house will be sold with the corner lot adjacent and to the west.

This Queen Anne style home has had major exterior renovations including new roof, gutters, front and back porches, siding repair, full paint job and sidewalks. The house has a large rooms on the first floor and four bedrooms on the second floor for a total of 2,200 square feet of living space. A great house with an impressive history that awaits an owner to return it to its former glory.

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J. G. Hickman House
832 N. 29th Street

Built in 1900 and located on a quiet side street in the Concordia Historic District.

This Queen Anne style house is the right size at 2,562 square feet and has a deep yard with a garage.

Exterior has been fully restored with new chimney, roof, gutters, siding, three-color paint job and a spectacular front porch designed by Paul Jakubovich.

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The Bingenheimer House
942 North 29th Street

A classic and sturdy duplex in the heart of Historic Concordia Neighborhood. The Bingenheimer house sits on a roomy lot on one of Concordia’s finest stretches of historic homes. This Queen Anne gem was built in 1906 from a design by Architect Charles Keller.

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The Charles Holst House
2534-36 N. 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. Many exterior renovations have been completed.

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The Gezelschap House
2742 W. 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.

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2372 N. 2nd Street

This Victorian "L" Cottage is part of a group of four identical cottages at the corner of North 2nd Street and West Meinecke Avenue. This charming group of cottages contributes to the unique character of the North 1st Street Historic District in the Harambee Neighborhood. These cottages were likely built in the late 1800s but no records exist to verify the date or builder.

Recent updates include a new roof, gutters and a rebuilt front porch. The siding and trim have also been repaired and painted a lively three color scheme. The house is 1,650 square feet and is on a deep, sunny lot.

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The John Thomason House
3229 W. 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.

As part of sale, buyer must complete a reduced units permit application and pay associated fees.

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The Allen Frankiewicz House
2676 N. Sherman Boulevard 

Built in 1936 by the Aker Construction Company, this brick and clay tile roof Mediterranean Revival home is a prominent house in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District. The Frankiewicz house sits on a 50 x 165 lot and has 2872 square feet of living space. Built as a modern home, it has four large bedrooms, ample closets and two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. The house boasts a large living room, dining room and kitchen, three fireplaces and a two car attached garage and a bonus room over the garage. The clay tile roof was completely restored in 2013, along with new gutters and chimney tuckpointing. House interior has some water damage and must be restored.

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The John Roo House
3320 W. 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.

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The Weinstock House
3402 W. 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.

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The H. A. Leuck House
2217 N. 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 have been made to brick, stucco and the eaves. The front porch has been rebuilt and stabilized.

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The Oscar Plotkin House
3417 N. Sherman Boulevard 

Built in 1939 this stone and clay tile roof Mediterranean Revival home sits comfortably at the north end of the Sherman Boulevard Historic District. The Plotkin house boasts 2247 SF of living space on a large 50 x 130 foot lot and includes the 50 x 130 vacant lot to the south. Traditional in style but modern in its layout, the house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, large living and dining rooms, center stair hall, fireplace and kitchen that opens to a back sunroom. House has a two car detached garage at the alley. House is solidly built but has water damage that must be repaired.

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The H. J. Lewis House
2429 N. 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.

As part of sale, buyer must complete a reduced units permit application and pay associated fees to convert this house from a duplex to a single-family home.

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The Joseph Kerwer House
2325 W. McKinley Avenue 

Located in the Lynden Hill Neighborhood, this classic, corner turret Queen Anne house was designed by Henry Beiman and built in 1897.

This house has had extensive exterior repairs that include a rebuilt chimney, new roof and siding, restored porches and a full three-color paint job. Large lot and garage allows plenty of space to spread out.

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The Charles Stolper House
2637-39 N. 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.

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The Joseph Carow House
2449 N. 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.