House Hunt: Simplifying the Home Shopping Process

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 that are 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 your possible new home.

New Listing – No Open House

1. Address: 7017 Milwaukee Ave., Wauwatosa

Price: $289,700 Est. Taxes: $ Beds: 5 Baths: 2, Single Family with Detached Garage

Description: A classic inviting Victorian home currently used as duplex, but well suites for a single family. The main floor boasts 10 foot ceilings, a natural fireplace, a bay window and hardwood floors. Upper unit features hardwood floors, a formal dining room and three spacious bedrooms. Has a nice-sized patio area. For more information, contact Shorewest Realtors, 414-476-7100.

New Listing – No Open House2. Address: 1240 N. 121st St., Wauwatosa

2. Address: 1240 N. 121st St., Wauwatosa

Price: $239,900 Est. Taxes: $5,493 Beds: 2, Baths: 1.5, Single Family Home with Attached Garage

Description: A spacious stone and brick two-story Cape Cod home that sits in a wooded section of the city. The kitchen features new cabinets and countertops, and a big bay window. The large living room has a natural fireplace and is open to a study or computer room that overlooks the private backyard. Has a formal dining room with hardwood floors. For more information, contact Market Masters Realty, 262-367-9551.

New Listing – No Open House

3. Address: 4511 N. Delco Ave., Wauwatosa

Price: $219,900 Est. Taxes: $5,789 Beds: 2, Baths: 2.5 Single Family with Attached Garage

Description: A multi-level stone and aluminum siding home situated on a large lot. Features a living room and dining room combination that has new bamboo hardwood floors, a bright eat-in kitchen with all-new cabinetry, ceramic tile Corian counters and a stainless dishwasher, and new carpeting, ceiling fans and closet doors in all four bedrooms. For more information, contact Shorewest Realtors, 414-476-7100.

New Listing – No Open House

4. Address: 6524 Betsy Ross Pl., Wauwatosa

Price: $500,000 Est. Taxes: $13,270 Beds: 5, Baths: 3.5 Single Family with Attached Garage

Description: A spectacular three-story English Tudor home located in the Washington Highlands subdivision. Features an open staircase with formal living room and dining room, and a cozy second floor family room with one of the three gas fireplaces found in the home. The spacious kitchen patio doors that lead to a spectacular stone patio area with a professionally landscaped backyard. For more information, contact Cherry Home Realty, 414-234-0668.

New Listing – No Open House

5. Address: 4278 N. Raymir Cir., Wauwatosa

Price: $199,900 Est. Taxes: $4,263 Beds: 4, Baths: 2, Single Family Home with Detached Garage

Description: Located steps form Currie Park and the Menomonee River Parkway, this charming Cape Cod has been updated and remodeled. Features a spacious eat-in kitchen that has natural cherry cabinets, granite countertops and tile floors. Has a finished lower level recreation room that is ready for entertainment and play. Two roomy upstairs bedrooms are connected to a remodeled bathroom. For more information, contact Orendorf Realty, 262-691-2323.