Milwaukee Historic Homes 

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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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3282 N 35th St, Milwaukee

$2,200,000 - 106,500 Sf

MLS® # 1836369

Listed Courtesy of Paradigm Real Estate

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,999,999 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 8,000 Sf

MLS® # 1842941

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,999,999 - 8,000 Sf

MLS® # 1829730

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

$1,956,000 - 8 Beds, 7 Baths, 9,300 Sf

MLS® # 1782119

Listed Courtesy of Realty Executives - Integrity

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

$1,956,000 - 9,300 Sf

MLS® # 1782116

Listed Courtesy of Realty Executives - Integrity

318 E Chicago St 4b, Milwaukee

$1,945,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,754 Sf

MLS® # 1847824

Listed Courtesy of Arrowood Builders, LLC

2933 N Maryland Ave 2943, Milwaukee

$1,899,000

MLS® # 1832225

Listed Courtesy of Livewell REM, LLC

2405 E Wyoming Pl, Milwaukee

$1,795,000 - 7 Beds, 4 Baths, 7,071 Sf

MLS® # 1834723

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

1823 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1825, Milwaukee

$1,690,000 - 8,249 Sf

MLS® # 1856118

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Lakeside-Capitol

400 N Broadway - 301, Milwaukee

$1,539,900 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,753 Sf

MLS® # 1854693

Listed Courtesy of Firefly Real Estate, LLC

400 N Broadway - 1001, Milwaukee

$1,295,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,160 Sf

MLS® # 1845606

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

4240 N 78th St, Milwaukee

$1,000,000 - 22,506 Sf

MLS® # 1848028

Listed Courtesy of Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

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.