House Hunt: Finding Your “Home Sweet Home”

Searching for the right new home to invest in can be a great challenge nowadays due to busy schedules and just not having enough time to look around or browse the Web.

The House Hunt column is dedicated to providing a timely resource to locate some of the several homes for sale in Wauwatosa. Our main focus will be providing home listings that have an upcoming "Open House" coordinated by area real estate agents.

Remember to check back each week to get a jump start on finding your possible new home.

New Listing – No Open House

1. Address: 839 N. 73rd Rd., Wauwatosa, near Jefferson Elementary School.

Price: $324,900 Est. Taxes: $N/A Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5

Single family with detached garage.

Description: This spacious ranch home features an open concept living environment with a large living room that has a natural fireplace and a large bay window. There are plenty of shiny hardwood floors throughout the home. There is a private den/office area, and the kitchen has been updated and has stainless steel appliances, a long center island, plenty of white-painted wood cabinets and counter space. For more information, contact Century 21 Affiliated, 414-543-5403.

Open House – Sunday, Aug. 14, 2:30 - 4pm

2. Address: 10513 W. Garfield Ave., Wauwatosa, near Wauwatosa West High School.

Price: $139,900 Est. Taxes: $N/A Beds: 2, Baths: 1

Single family home with detached garage.

Description: A spacious two-bedroom stairless ranch home near Fisher Parkway. Features a front and backyard for outdoor entertaining, a cottage-style natural fireplace, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and a new roof and water heater. Has a large two-car garage with plenty of storage space and an extra storage shed. For more information, contact Robert Ayres, First Weber Group, 414-975- 9553.

New Listing – No Open House

3. Address: 1040 N. Perry Ct., Wauwatosa

Price: $450,000 Est. Taxes: $10,151 Beds: 3, Baths: 4.5

Single family with attached garage.

Description: This classic mid-century French Country three-bedroom home sits on a double lot with a nice sized two-car garage. Features plenty of closet space throughout the main and upper levels, a spacious eat-in kitchen with a bay window and plenty of wood cabinets. Has a formal dining room with doors that lead to the backyard, and a natural brick fireplace in the living/great room. For more information, contact First Weber Group, 262-782-3110.

Open House – Sunday, Aug. 14, 12 – 1:30pm

4. Address: 2472 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa, near Longfellow Middle School.

Price: $229,900 Est. Taxes: $4,890 Beds: 3, Baths: 1.5

Single family with attached garage.

Description: A spectacular completely updated Craft-style Cape Cod home. The living and dining rooms have shiny hardwood floors, crown moldings and built-in leaded China cabinetry. The kitchen features maple cabinetry, an array of bright lighting and a ceramic tile backsplash. The master suite has skylights and a huge walk-in closet. Has a lower level with family room and bar, and a large backyard with cedar fencing. For more information, contact Paul Nikolic, First Weber Group, 414-232-2569.

New Listing – No Open House

5. Address: 2727 N. 74th St., Wauwatosa, near Wauwatosa East High School.

Price: $194,900 Est. Taxes: $4,508 Beds: 3, Baths: 1.5

Single family home with detached garage.

Description: A stately, two-story Colonial home features a large living room with a natural fireplace and a formal dining room accented by two built-in curios. Has a west facing four-season sunroom, and a large upper level balcony area next to the master bedroom. Plenty of hardwood floors and new windows throughout home. For more information, contact First Weber Group, 262-782-3110.