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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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226 N Water St, Milwaukee

$7,750,000

226 N Water St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1969486

Listed Courtesy of Forest Green Realty/EC Commercial

3432 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

$4,700,000

↓ $200,000

3432 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

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

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwauk

Active with offer
3266 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

$3,750,000

3266 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

7 Beds 5 Baths 9,154 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1950741

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

2006 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee

$2,790,000

2006 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee

6 Beds 6 Baths 6,424 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1956042

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

$1,899,900

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 9,300 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1961795

Listed Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sophia Barry Realty Group

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

$1,899,900

3209 W Wells St, Milwaukee

8 Beds 9 Baths 9,300 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1961794

Listed Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sophia Barry Realty Group

1945 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee

$1,875,000

1945 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee

3 Beds 3 Baths 4,572 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1962427

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,795,000

↓ $155,000

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

2 Beds 4 Baths 8,000 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1953397

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

$1,795,000

↓ $155,000

1331 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 8,000 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1953396

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

Active with offer
777 N Prospect Ave Nt3/np3, Milwaukee

$1,695,000

777 N Prospect Ave Nt3/np3, Milwaukee

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,461 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1967878

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

407 N Hawley Rd, Milwaukee

$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

Active with offer
141 N Water St 63, Milwaukee

$1,575,000

141 N Water St 63, Milwaukee

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,754 SqFt Condominium MLS® # 1962140

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

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.