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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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1803 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1825, Milwaukee

$4,499,000

1803 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1825, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 15,837 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1863702

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Lakeside-North

1811 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee

$4,250,000

1811 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Multi Family MLS® # 1889900

Listed Courtesy of Smart Asset Realty Inc

Active with offer
2543 N Palmer St, Milwaukee

$3,275,950

2543 N Palmer St, Milwaukee

6 Beds 1 Bath 1,929 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1887784

Listed Courtesy of First Weber Inc- Mequon

1730 W North Ave, Milwaukee

$2,591,000

1730 W North Ave, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 32,400 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1893175

Listed Courtesy of Ogden & Company, Inc.

3282 N 35th St, Milwaukee

$2,200,000

3282 N 35th St, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 106,500 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1836369

Listed Courtesy of Paradigm Real Estate

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

Active with offer
2736 N 6th St, Milwaukee

$1,750,000

2736 N 6th St, Milwaukee

4 Beds 1 Bath 1,235 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1894155

Listed Courtesy of First Weber Inc- Mequon

2900 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

$1,600,000

2900 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,800 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1892016

Listed Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country

1823 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1825, Milwaukee

$1,490,000

↓ $9,000

1823 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1825, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 8,249 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1863961

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Lakeside-North

1803 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1817, Milwaukee

$1,490,000

1803 S Kinnickinnic Ave 1817, Milwaukee

0 Beds 0 Baths 3,840 SqFt Commercial/Industrial MLS® # 1863695

Listed Courtesy of RE/MAX Lakeside-North

5518 N 39th St, Milwaukee

$1,477,100

5518 N 39th St, Milwaukee

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,488 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1893013

Listed Courtesy of First Weber Inc- Mequon

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.