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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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1925 N Prospect Ave 1927, Milwaukee

$3,690,000

1925 N Prospect Ave 1927, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1912110

Listed Courtesy of APEX Realtors LLC

3000 W Clarke St, Milwaukee

$2,500,000

↓ $1,000,000

3000 W Clarke St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 40,000 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1897588

Listed Courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC~MKE

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,995,000

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 8,000 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1893884

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,995,000

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

2 Beds 4 Baths 8,000 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1893885

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

320 E Buffalo St 900, Milwaukee

$1,950,000

320 E Buffalo St 900, Milwaukee

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

Listed Courtesy of Corley Real Estate

730 N Plankinton Ave 10c,10d, Milwaukee

$1,795,000

730 N Plankinton Ave 10c,10d, Milwaukee

5 Beds 6 Baths 6,134 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1911315

Listed Courtesy of Corley Real Estate

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2701 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

$1,550,000

2701 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

6 Beds 6 Baths 5,923 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1916983

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

1818 N Water St 100, Milwaukee

$1,395,000

↓ $100,000

1818 N Water St 100, Milwaukee

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,629 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1916101

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

2649 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

$1,299,900

↓ $50,000

2649 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 8,937 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1907900

Listed Courtesy of Minette Realty, LLC

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2017 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee

$1,195,000

2017 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,560 SqFt Two Family MLS® # 1917871

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Service First

802 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee

$1,175,000

802 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1917218

Listed Courtesy of SNSHN Realty LLC

6317 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee

$1,100,000

6317 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 6,716 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1907587

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Lakeside-Central

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.