12980 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005 Property Records

Waukesha County property record for 12980 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.45 acres (19,602 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$232,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,384 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`BR C-1149-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`BR C-1149-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,950 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,354 sqft
Basement Area	612 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
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	336 sqft
Patio Area	419 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR
City	BROOKFIELD
State	WI
Zip	53005-6585
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E 70 FT OF LOT 5 & W 40 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 1 CARDINAL CREST PT NE1/4 SEC 36 T7N R20E
Legal Range	20E
Legal Township	7N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	CARDINAL CREST
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	5,6
Jurisdiction	WAUKESHA WI
Township / Civil Division	BROOKFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	201102

Owner

12980 Cardinal Crest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.

Source: Waukesha County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE AMERICA MTG LLC
Feb 3, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LANDMARK CU
Nov 1, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BK
Dec 1, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · FHA Mortgage WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20174313605
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0004313605
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAUKESHA WI
Property Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004629954
Date	Nov 2, 2021
Instrument	4629954

Lender

Name	FINANCE AMERICA MTG LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAUKESHA WI
Property Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004649883
Date	Feb 3, 2022
Instrument	4649883

Lender

Name	LANDMARK CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	WAUKESHA WI
Property Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585
Document Number	0004537671
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR BROOKFIELD WI 530056585, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585

Mortgage

Document Number	0004537671
Date	Dec 8, 2020
Instrument	4537671

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	336 Months
Due	Dec 7, 2048

Interest

Rate	3%

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	WAUKESHA WI
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2017
Property Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585
Document Number	0004313605
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2017
Instrument	4313605
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 17, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$696.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12980 CARDINAL CREST DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6585

Mortgage

Document Number	0004313606
Date	Dec 1, 2017
Instrument	4313606

Lender

Name	WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12980 Cardinal Crest Dr was $3,384.

Source: Waukesha County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Wisconsin
Municipality	Brookfield City
County	Waukesha County
Unified School District	Elmbrook School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,384.00	$301,900 Land $106,300 Building $195,600	$339,900
2023	$3,265.00 Homeowner's exemption	$301,900 Land $106,300 Building $195,600	$321,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12980 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

Wildfire risk around 12980 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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.

Internet Providers

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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