#1928440, Raquel Aleman, Listing office: NextHome My Way
$129,900 List price
1961 S Congo Ave Milwaukee, WI 53204
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,152 sqft
0.06 acres
$113 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1961 S Congo Ave
3 bedroom Cape Cod located in Milwaukee's Muskego Way neighborhood. This property features a fully renovated exterior including a newer roof, porch, and siding. Conveniently situated near South Division High School, Kosciuszko Park, and a variety of restaurants and local businesses. Currently tenant occupied, generating $1250 per month in rental income. A great opportunity for a homeowner or investor. Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,152 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1913
MLS #1927888
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $129,900
- Price/SqFt: $112
- Annual Tax Amount: $999
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: W Burnham St to, S 19th St. South on 19th to S Congo Ave. East on Congo to property.
- Year Built: 1913
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,152 SqFt
- Municipality: Milwaukee
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- MLS Number: 1927888
- MLS Name: WIREX_METRO
- Office Name: Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
- Office Phone: (414) 488-6334
- Office Email: klrw972@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Holly Speranza
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Home Sold | $52,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,300 | $999 |
| 2022 | $45,300 | $1,078 |
| 2021 | $46,700 | $2,744 |
| 2020 | $46,700 | $1,157 |
| 2019 | $32,600 | $2,626 |
| 2018 | $42,900 | $1,042 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Forest Home Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•1516 W Forest Home Ave
2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•1817 W Lincoln Ave
3
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
0.8 mi
•2431 S 10th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,727. Most Milwaukee, WI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, with kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
71%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
38%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
26%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
28%
35-64 yrs old
2%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Ross Dress For Less
Foot Locker
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Little Caesars
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Dodge
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1961 S Congo Ave
The listing price of 1961 S Congo Ave property is $129,900.
The property 1961 S Congo Ave is a house located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204.
Active Listing: 1961 S Congo Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1961 S Congo Ave are: Forest Home Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Stellar Collegiate Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rogers Street Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hayes Bilingual School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Accelerated Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Division High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lad Lake Synergy School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $999 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 14, 2024 for $52,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1961 S Congo Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1961 S Congo Ave is 1,152 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1961 S Congo Ave is 1913.
This home is located at 1961 S Congo Ave in Milwaukee, WI and zip code 53204 in the Near South neighborhood. This 1,152 square foot home, which was built in 1913, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,900.
Milwaukee, WI housing market in July 2025 saw over 371 listings sold above listed price, more than 73 sold at listed price and over 160 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Milwaukee, WI between June and July 2025 increased by 3.4%. Listings spent 20 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $265,590 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.