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Single family home for sale at 1579 S 56th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214 | MLS# 1983332 | Listing updated on 2026-10-08
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$250,000

Monthly Est:$1,244

  • Beds Icon2 Beds
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,441sqft

1579 S 56th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214

$1,244/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1923

  • $-- HOA

  • 3,920.4 sqft lot

  • $173/sq.ft

Description

Unique opportunity w/incredible potential! Offering over 1,400 sq ft all on one level, this distinctive single family property features a huge storefront-style front space plus 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, & a kitchen located toward the rear of the home. Whether you're looking for something outside the ordinary or a property with room to bring your own vision to life, this one is worth a look. Side driveway leads to a 2-car garage and fenced-in yard. Major updates include a new commercial roof in November 2019 & boiler serviced and brought up to code in December 2023, WH 2021. Property could use some updating but offers tremendous possibilities. Conveniently located near the VA, restaurants, state fairgrounds, bars, parks, and highway, w/an easy commute to downtown Milwaukee. Bring your ideas!!!

  • Houzeo last checked: 3 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 2:26 am
  • Listing Provided by: Kristel Sikora (262) 947-4112 | Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
  • Source: WIREX | MLS#: 1983332 WIREX
  • Originating MLS: Metro MLS

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Milwaukee County

  • City

    Milwaukee

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1923

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,441 sqft

  • Lot Size

    3,920.4 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    WIREX

  • MLS Number

    1983332

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom: 1

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Main

    Area: 90.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 9 x 10

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 1000.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 25 x 40

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 144.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12 x 12

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Main

    Area: 90.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 9 x 10

  • Family Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 299.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13 x 23

Interior

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Natural Gas

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/08/2026

Source: mls_logoWIREX #1983332

Listed for Sale

$250,000 +66.78%

$173/sqft

06/12/2006

Source: mls_logoWIREX #825216

Price Decreased

$149,900 -3.23%

$104/sqft

09/24/2005

Source: mls_logoWIREX #749027

Off Market

$154,900

$107/sqft

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