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5808 W Carmen AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI, 53218

2beds
1baths
720sqft
$110,000
$153price/sqft
$1,028/moest. monthly cost
$41,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Attention investors! This nearly-completed gem offers an incredible opportunity. Most of the BIG TICKET work is done, new roof on house and garage, the bath is complete, final touches needed to the kitchen to transform it into a lucrative investment or stunning residence. The heavy lifting has been done--now it's your chance to add the finishing strokes and reap the rewards.

Getting Around

62
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
43
TransitSome Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Kluge ElementaryGrades PK-50.4 mi
6/10
Craig Montessori SchoolGrades PK-82.1 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: 21+ Years
  • Year built: 1953

Materials

  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Aluminum/Steel

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Basement: None / Slab

Bathroom

  • Features: Shower Over Tub

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 63

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 720
  • Total interior livable area: 720 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 210

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 81

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1730004000
  • Zoning: residential

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Living area range: 750 or less

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,534 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1.5
  • Parking features: Detached,1 Car
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1.5
  • Covered spaces: 1.5

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $556$6,672
Home Insurance *$91$1,092
Property Taxes $210$2,520
Electricity $171$2,054
Total$1,028$12,336
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$35,245/yr
40% on housing$30,840/yr
45% on housing$27,413/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

Wisconsin Insurance Plan

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WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 5,246Commercial: 198
Total Premiums$4.55M
Total Exposure$860.28M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.4%
10.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$153This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 53218$92
Milwaukee County$147

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53218$141
Milwaukee County$187

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-24Listed for sale$110,000
2010-05-04Sold$20,100
2010-03-21Price change$18,900
2010-02-19Listed for sale$35,000
2002-01-15Sold$41,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentScott Migacz
BrokerageCompass RE WI-Tosa

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