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$189,000

708 E Locust St Milwaukee, WI 53212

3 beds
2 full
1,512 sqft
0.05 acres
$125 / sqft
House

Property details

About 708 E Locust St

LIVE HERE. LIVE HAPPY. This spacious home is full of possibilities to fit your lifestyle. Need a quiet spot to work from home? A guest room for weekend visitors? A cozy hangout for movie nights? Maybe just a quiet place to read? You've got room for it all. With a flexible layout and plenty of bonus space, you can make it your own. Enjoy a mix of wood floors and carpet, two full bathrooms, and a large eat-in kitchen with a pantry. The entire second floor could easily become a private primary suite or your own creative retreat. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this home also features a fenced side yard and patio--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. If you can dream it, this home is ready to make it happen.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,512 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1908
MLS #1927716

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Pantry, Simulated Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None
  • Exterior: Fenced Yard
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $189,000
  • Price/SqFt: $125
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,704
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,512 SqFt
  • Municipality: Milwaukee
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1927716
  • MLS Name: WIREX_METRO
  • Office Name: Porch Light Property Management & Real Estate
  • Office Email: joe@porchlightproperty.com
  • Listing Agent: Joseph Hoffman

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 23, 2011
Home Sold
$125,000
May 23, 2011
Home Sold
$20,750

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$159,800$3,704
2022$159,800$3,804
2021$178,000$3,731
2020$215,500$4,607
2019$129,600$3,310
2018$124,100$3,143

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Riverwest Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

2765 N Fratney St

2

Fratney Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

3255 N Fratney St

1

Hopkins Lloyd Community School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

1503 W Hopkins St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,000. Most Milwaukee, WI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

70%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
47%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • HondaHonda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 708 E Locust St

The listing price of 708 E Locust St property is $189,000.

The property 708 E Locust St is a house located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212.

Active Listing: 708 E Locust St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 708 E Locust St are: Riverwest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fratney Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hopkins Lloyd Community School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), King International Baccalaureate Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Gaenslen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Milwaukee Math and Science Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Riverside High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North Division High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), New Horizons for Learning (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,704 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 23, 2011 for $125,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 708 E Locust St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 708 E Locust St is 1,512 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 708 E Locust St is 1908.

This home is located at 708 E Locust St in Milwaukee, WI and zip code 53212 in the Riverwest neighborhood. This 1,512 square foot home, which was built in 1908, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $189,000.

Over 359 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Milwaukee, WI. In the same period over 167 listings were sold below the listed price and 80 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Milwaukee, WI there were 15.3% more homes for sale than in May.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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