$269,900

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,613 Sqft

1542 S 79th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 2 Story
Time on Market: 11 days
Price per Sqft: $167
Garage: 2 Car
Total Taxes: $5,421
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

WELCOME TO WEST ALLIS! Move right into this well-maintained home, lovingly owned for 40 years and located just blocks from State Fair Park! Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, parks, freeways and the West Allis Farmers Market. The main level features two living rooms, a spacious dining room with original woodwork and built-in china cabinet, plus beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Upstairs offers all bedrooms and a large full bath. A walk-up attic provides excellent storage and potential for future living space. Relax on the front porch or large backyard patio surrounded by established gardens, fruit trees and perennials. Partially fenced yard with a 2-car detached garage. Recent updates include new front steps (2026), gutters (2025), refinished floors (2025), and more!

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement:
  • Full, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bath Descriptions: Stubbed For Bathroom on Lower,Tub Only,Shower Over Tub
Heating/Cooling:
  • Central Air, Forced Air
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet, Wood Floors
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 1,613
  • Lot Sqft Source: Owner
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 1501-1750

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 12x11
Bedroom 2 12x11
Bedroom 3 12x10
Den/Office 12x12
Dining Room 12x11
Kitchen 14x13
Living Room 13x11

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 0.0 to .499
  • Source: Assessor/Public Record
Exterior:
  • Aluminum, Aluminum/Steel, Brick, Brick/Stone, Vinyl
Exterior Features:
  • Fenced Yard
Garage:
  • Details: Opener Included, Detached, 2 Car
  • Spaces: 2.0
Lot:
  • Description: Sidewalks
Style:
  • Bungalow
Water:
  • Waterfront: N
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 53214
Street:
  • Direction Prefix: S
  • Name: 79th STREET
  • Suffix: STREET
Tax Year:
  • 2025
Zoning:
  • RES

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • From I-94/I-894, take the Greenfield Ave exit and head east. Turn south on S. 79th St.; 1542 S. 79th St. will be a short distance south of Greenfield Ave.

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Schools and Neighborhood

Elementary School:
  • Wilson
Middle School:
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
High School:
  • Nathan Hale
School District:
  • West Allis
Postal City:
  • West Allis
Municipality:
  • Name: WEST ALLIS
  • Type: City
County:
  • MILWAUKEE

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 8/30/2026

This Property
West Allis Single Family Home Avg
Milwaukee County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$269,900
$299,252
$324,591
Median Price
$289,000
$280,000
Price / Sq Ft
$167
$210
$192
Days on Market
11 days
27 days
39 days
Total Listings
93
1,367

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 11 days
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-08-25 12:16:10
  • MLS Number: 1976446
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_METRO
  • Listing Office: Homestead Realty, Inc
  • Listing Agent: The Borowski Group*
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