Milwaukee County property record for 2115 N 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,283 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,514 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 346-1488-000 |
| Primary APN | 346-1488-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,283 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 003461488000 |
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| Street Address | 2115 N 56TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53208-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT3 |
| Legal Description | TRAVELERS HEIGHTS IN NW 1/4 SEC 23-7-21 BLOCK 5 LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRAVELERS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 9300 |
2115 N 56th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2115 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19977396537 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4100 / 1355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2115 N 56th St was $4,514, up 1.1% 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 | $4,514.00 (+1.05%) | $233,700 Land $27,200 Building $206,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,467.00 | ||
| 2023 | $213,000 (+20.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,221.00 | $177,300 Land $16,600 Building $160,700 | $177,300 Land $16,600 Building $160,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2115 N 56th 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 2115 N 56th 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 955 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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