Milwaukee County property record for 1557 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,256 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 462-1179-000 |
| Primary APN | 462-1179-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 706 sqft |
| Basement Area | 706 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 004621179000 |
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| Street Address | 1557 S 2ND ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53204-2929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION OF S 20 ACRES OF N 60 ACRES IN NE 1/4 SEC 5-6-22 BLOCK 128 S 23.6 LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1557 S 2ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,256.00 (-11.17%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $77,100 (-0.77%) Land $12,200 Building $64,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,414.00 (+13.57%) | $77,700 (+4%) Land $12,700 Building $65,000 | |
| 2023 | $62,800 (+13.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,245.00 | $55,500 Land $12,700 Building $42,800 | $55,500 Land $12,700 Building $42,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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