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

$4,200,000

3266 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee

7 Beds 5 Baths 9,154 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1924358

Listed Courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

$3,235,320

2812 N 53rd St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1936383

Listed Courtesy of Jason Scott Realty & Management, LLC

$3,200,000

1835 N 2nd St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1924943

Listed Courtesy of Unlimited Realty Company

$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

$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

$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

$1,850,000

524 N Water St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1937302

Listed Courtesy of Inland Real Estate Partners, LLC

$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

$1,600,000

2211 E Holt Ave Ave, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1937478

Listed Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,595,000

↓ $100,000

320 E Buffalo St 900, Milwaukee

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

Listed Courtesy of Corley Real Estate

$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

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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.