Milwaukee County property record for 1237 S 28th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,430 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 435-0870-000 |
| Primary APN | 435-0870-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,760 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 004350870000 |
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| Street Address | 1237 S 28TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53215-1644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | NATIONAL PARK SUBD IN SE 1/4 SEC 36-7-21 BLOCK 7 LOT 10 -S 5 LOT 9 & N 5 LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | NATIONAL PARK SUBD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Layton Boulevard Historic District listed 1996 · 234 contributing resources · NRIS 96000412 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1237 S 28th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 S 28TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-1644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201210161123 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010161122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 S 28th St was $5,430, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Milwaukee City |
| Unified School District | Milwaukee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,430.00 (+4.28%) | $169,400 Land $9,900 Building $159,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,207.00 | ||
| 2023 | $147,400 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,921.00 | $122,700 Land $8,300 Building $114,400 | $122,700 Land $8,300 Building $114,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 S 28th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1237 S 28th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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