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Sold on 08/31/2026
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5937 N 42nd, Milwaukee, WI 53209

$252,000

Last sold 08/31/2026 after 43 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,116

    Sqft ($119/Sqft)

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About 5937 N 42nd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1924
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,098 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Instant equity opportunity! Beautifully renovated and move in ready, this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers 2,116 total finished square feet. The home features new flooring, fresh paint, new windows, recessed lighting, and a stylish electric fireplace. The updated kitchen includes new cabinets, countertops, hardware, and stainless steel appliances, and both spa style bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed. Additional highlights include a new furnace, a new central air conditioning unit, an additional 218 square feet of unfinished basement space for storage, and a 2.5 car garage. The roof and hot water heater are solid! A beautiful home with modern updates, plenty of space to enjoy, and built in value from day one.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Reid Group*
Listing Office - Homesmart Connect LLC
Source: METROMLS mls logo
MLS#1978205 • last updated 6 days ago
Movoto checked METROMLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Natural Gas
Levels/Style Bungalow, 2 Story
MLS # 1978205
Status Sold
Property Tax $ 3260.4
Year Built 1924
Interior
Exterior
Exterior Vinyl
# Garage Spaces 2.5
Garage Desc Detached
Driveway Paved
Lot Description Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Location
County Milwaukee
School District Milwaukee
Zoning RS6
Directions GPS
$256K
Range: $230K-$282K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,737/month
Gross rent multiplier: 12.1
  • Oct 2026
    mls logo MLS # 1978205
  • Oct 13, 2026 Sold
    $252,000 (+5.4%)
  • Oct 13, 2026 Pending
    —
  • Sep 1, 2026 Listed
    —
  • Aug 31, 2026 With Offer
    —
  • Aug 28, 2026 Listed
    $239,000 (+137.1%)
  • Jan 2026
    Public Records
  • Jan 29, 2026 Sold
    $100,800 (-22.5%)
  • Dec 2020
    Public Records
  • Dec 7, 2020 Sold
    $130,000 (+108.0%)
  • Jun 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1587896
  • Jun 1, 2018 Listed
    $62,500 (-32.3%)
  • Aug 2004
    Public Records
  • Aug 9, 2004 Sold
    $92,300
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $3,260
    $160,900
  • 5937 N 42nd
    $252K
  • Thurston Woods
    $159K -5% y/y
  • 53209
    $169K +9% y/y
  • Milwaukee
    $235K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
5931 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $205,000 3/1 985 0.01
5943 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $80,000 2/1 720 0.01
5921 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $82,000 2/1 900 0.02
5955 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $144,000 3/2 1,781 0.03
5915 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $126,000 2/1 1,092 0.03
5961 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $89,000 3/1 882 0.04
5909 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $129,000 3/1 948 0.04
5922 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 $127,000 2/1 986 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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2/10
Thurston Woods Campus
public Grades PK, K-8
Milwaukee School District
3/10
Lloyd Barbee Montessori School
public Grades PK, K-6
Milwaukee School District
3/10
Milwaukee Sign Language School
public Grades PK, K-8
Milwaukee School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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