Milwaukee County property record for 1539 S 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 937 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,024 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 461-1010-000 |
| Primary APN | 461-1010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 937 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Basement Area | 937 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 4,080 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 004611010000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1539 S 6TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53204-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | L W WEEKS SUBD IN NW 1/4 SEC 5-6-22 BLOCK 132 LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | L W WEEKS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
1539 S 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 S 6TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201210114029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009875397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 S 6th St was $1,024, down 2.5% 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 | $1,024.00 (-2.48%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $53,400 (+7.66%) Land $5,100 Building $48,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,050.00 | $49,600 Land $5,600 Building $44,000 | |
| 2023 | $43,600 (+20.11%) | ||
| 2022 | $864.00 | $36,300 Land $5,600 Building $30,700 | $36,300 Land $5,600 Building $30,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1539 S 6th 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.
The area around 1539 S 6th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 749 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: PCs for People, T-Mobile.
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