Milwaukee Historic Homes For Sale

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Searching for historic homes for sale in and around Milwaukee? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Despite often needing a little TLC, there’s just something special about vintage houses that’s hard to capture in today’s new construction. From classic architectural styles to all the custom millwork that’s rarely duplicated by modern home builders, there’s usually a lot to take in when it comes to historic houses listed on the Milwaukee real estate market. Featured below is every home listed on the market that was built prior to 1940, so for more information about a property or to schedule a private home tour, give us a call at your earliest convenience, or continue reading more about historic homes for sale in Milwaukee below.

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$4,900,000

3432 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

6 Beds 8 Baths 8,544 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1919080

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

$2,000,000

626 S 5th St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 7,880 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1942672

Listed Courtesy of JC Realtors

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$1,998,000

777 N Prospect Ave N Nt3/np3, Milwaukee

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,461 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1950122

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

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$1,750,000

217 N 68th St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 39,851 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1943907

Listed Courtesy of Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

$1,600,000

407 N Hawley Rd, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,801 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1942666

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

$1,595,000

320 E Buffalo St 900, Milwaukee

2 Beds 3 Baths 6,274 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1913759

Listed Courtesy of Corley Real Estate

$1,580,000

400 N Broadway - 301, Milwaukee

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,753 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1947182

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

$1,500,000

6218 S 27th St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 3,399 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1932417

Listed Courtesy of Realty of America LLC

$1,195,000

2225 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,788 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1949369

Listed Courtesy of Compass RE WI-Northshore

$1,195,000

2225 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,788 SqFt Two Family MLS® # 1949368

Listed Courtesy of Compass RE WI-Northshore

$1,100,000

1923 N Oakland Ave 1925, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1946560

Listed Courtesy of LPT Realty

New

$1,099,900

915 N 24th St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1950238

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa

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Buying an Entry-Level Historic Home in Milwaukee

If you’re looking for a project during your Milwaukee home search, taking a closer look at some of Milwaukee’s oldest homes might be a good place to begin looking for that perfect fixer-upper. If you consider yourself a handy man or woman and are capable of doing a lot of the remodeling work yourself, buying an older historic home in Milwaukee can also save you a whole lot of money during the home buying process, which is why historic homes aren’t a bad option for young and first time home buyers to consider—as long as you do your due diligence and know you’re not buying into a never ending money pit full of unexpected surprises.

Luxury Historic Homes For Sale in Milwaukee

Also keep in mind that some of Milwaukee’s most expensive homes on the market are historic homes, full of charm, character, and a mixture of modern updates that combine luxury with comfort. Many of Milwaukee’s most spectacular historic houses sit alongside the lakefront, either just north of town in the Upper East Side, or just south of town in the highly-desirable Bayview neighborhood. Look for many of these luxury properties to be priced somewhere between $500,000 and just over $800,000, which should get you a fabulous move-in ready home with plenty of living space and curb appeal that’s off the charts.