Waukesha County property record for 12845 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BR C-1149-176 |
| Primary APN | BR C-1149-176 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,943 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12845 CARDINAL CREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53005-6582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 BLK 7 CARDINAL CREST PT NE1/4 SEC 36 T7N R20E |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 7N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARDINAL CREST |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 201102 |
12845 Cardinal Crest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Waukesha County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12845 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6582 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164198418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Property Address | 12845 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6582 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0004571273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4571273 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 12845 Cardinal Crest Dr was $3,924.
Source: Waukesha County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| Municipality | Brookfield City |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Unified School District | Elmbrook School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,924.00 | $347,100 Land $125,000 Building $222,100 | $390,800 |
| 2023 | $3,796.00 Homeowner's exemption | $347,100 Land $125,000 Building $222,100 | $369,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12845 Cardinal Crest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 19, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 12845 Cardinal Crest Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| 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 | BROOKFIELD WATER UTILITY serves 29,070 people · EPA ID WI2680253 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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