Google street view image for 17020 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151

Off Market Aug 2013 for $172K

$467,768

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,102/mo

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1,561

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17020 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151

About this home

17020 W Observatory Rd is a 1,561 square foot house on a 2.51 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 19, 2013 for $172,000. Based on Redfin's New Berlin data, we estimate the home's value is $467,768.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

2.51 acresLot Size

$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$467,768

$296K since sold in August 2013$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 10, 2026
$450,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,000 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$400,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,576 sq ft
4135 S Racine Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$480,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
18260 W Willow Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$400,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,323 sq ft
17321 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$607,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,939 sq ft
17000 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$405,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,540 sq ft
3210 S Ventura Dr, New Berlin, WI 53151

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Market trends in 53151, WI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$485K

$24K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

27 MoM

New listings for sale

$429,900
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Braden Team* • First Weber Inc - Menomonee Falls
$795,000
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Curt Klenz • APEX Realtors LLC
OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 3:30PM
$499,900
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Tony Wendorf & Associates Team* • Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
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$424,900
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Redfin Corporation
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$539,900
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Thomas Sauer • Lake Country Flat Fee
$449,900
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Paul Liebe • Lake Country Flat Fee
$729,900
4 beds2.5 baths3,295 sq ft
13830 W Linfield Dr, New Berlin, WI 53151
Peter Stefaniak • The Stefaniak Group, LLC
$269,900
2 beds2 baths1,078 sq ft
17410 W Lincoln Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
Heather Schwan • Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12PM
$449,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,764 sq ft
2100 S Woodshire Dr, New Berlin, WI 53151
Andrew Lied • Venture Real Estate Group LLC
$399,900
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Kellie Bray • Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
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Sale history for 17020 W Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,662 (+6.5%)

$141,900 + $237,400

$379,300

2024

$4,379 (+11.5%)

$141,900 + $237,400

$379,300

2023

$3,925 (−2.9%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2022

$4,043 (+5.8%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2021

$3,822 (−1.4%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2020

$3,877 (−2.6%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2019

$3,980 (−1.6%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2018

$4,045 (+0.8%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2017

$4,012 (+1.2%)

$65,300 + $171,900

$237,200

2016

$3,963 (+1.1%)

$65,300 + $166,900

$232,200

2014

$3,921

$61,300 + $156,600

$217,900

Tax history for 17020 W Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,662 (+6.5%)

$141,900 + $237,400

$379,300

2024

$4,379 (+11.5%)

$141,900 + $237,400

$379,300

2023

$3,925 (−2.9%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2022

$4,043 (+5.8%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2021

$3,822 (−1.4%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2020

$3,877 (−2.6%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2019

$3,980 (−1.6%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2018

$4,045 (+0.8%)

$74,200 + $191,300

$265,500

2017

$4,012 (+1.2%)

$65,300 + $171,900

$237,200

2016

$3,963 (+1.1%)

$65,300 + $166,900

$232,200

2014

$3,921

$61,300 + $156,600

$217,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-3

Suburban Single-Family Residential District

The R-3 Suburban Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for single-family residential development, at densities not to exceed two dwelling units per net acre. This district is further intended to be used for residentially platted lots already existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter and so identified for this density range on the adopted City Comprehensive Plan or component thereof. Suburban residential lots are typically served by private on-site sewage disposal systems and private wells.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 892
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Clay Tile
Roof Shape Type: Clay Tile
Building Improvement Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,561
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 892
Building Sq. Ft: 3,029
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: PT NW.25 SEC 22 T6N R20E COM 1327.7 FT S OF NW COR,TH E 410 FT,TH E 179 FT,TH N 610 FT,TH W 179 FT,TH S 610 FT/BGN 2.51 R2370 I290 DOC #4037257 08/19/2013

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 109,336
Municipality Name: NEW BERLIN CITY
Acres: 2.51
Zoning Code: R3
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: NEW BERLIN CITY

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,561
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Waukesha County
APN: NBC 1238977

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

New Berlin Middle/High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Berlin, WI • 53151

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Estimated sale price

$445,000 – $538,000

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Home values near 17020 W Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17085 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1671 Sq. Ft.	$494,370
17201 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$379,705

Address	Redfin Estimate
17200 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$364,186
17000 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$592,782

Address	Redfin Estimate
17135 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$504,267
16915 W Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1703 Sq. Ft.	$417,053

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