1238 S 23rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 1238 S 23rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$81,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$2,474 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale
May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN434-0448-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN434-0448-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0043404480007
  • 004340448000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft
Basement Area890 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1238 S 23RD ST
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53204-1905
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT4
Legal DescriptionCLARKS ADDN IN SW 1/4 SEC 31-7-22 BLOCK 39 W 140 (S 15 LOT 12 & N 35 VAC ST ADJ)
Legal Range22E
Legal Township07N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionCLARKS ADDN
Legal Block39
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMILWAUKEE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract16300

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1014 W EL PATIO LN, MEQUON, WI 53092-6014
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 27, 2020Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WATERSTONE BANK SSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202211303216
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateDec 1, 2022
Property Address1238 S 23RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-1905
Document Number0011303216
Instrument DateNov 23, 2022
Instrument11303216
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$243.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1238 S 23RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-1905
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateMay 27, 2020
Property Address1238 S 23RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-1905
Document Number0010981366
Instrument DateMay 15, 2020
Instrument10981366
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,355.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3930 N FARWELL AVE, SHOREWOOD, WI 53211-2411
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0010981367
DateMay 27, 2020
Instrument10981367
Lender
NameWATERSTONE BANK SSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueJun 1, 2030
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
MunicipalityMilwaukee City
Unified School DistrictMilwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,474.00 (+23.08%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$123,100 (+34.54%) Land $10,100 Building $113,000
2024$2,010.00 (+18.24%)$91,500 (+28.15%) Land $9,200 Building $82,300
2023$85,800 (+20.17%)
2022$1,700.00$71,400 Land $9,200 Building $62,200$71,400 Land $9,200 Building $62,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1997–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 1998 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 1998 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMILWAUKEE WATERWORKS
serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
PCs for People
Fixed Wireless
100 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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