Milwaukee County property record for 2138 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,698 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,817 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 356-0142-000 |
| Primary APN | 356-0142-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,894 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,314 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 003560142000 |
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| Street Address | 2138 E LAFAYETTE PL |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53202-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT2 |
| Legal Description | GLIDDEN & LOCKWOODS ADDITION IN NW 1/4 SEC 22-7-22 BLOCK 8 ALL EXC N WLY 70 (LOTS 8 & 9 & S WLY 30 LOT 7) |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLIDDEN & LOCKWOODS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 187000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Point South Historic District listed 1979 · 123 contributing resources · NRIS 79000322 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2138 E Lafayette Pl, a triplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2138 E LAFAYETTE PL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-1317 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2138 E LAFAYETTE PL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-1317 |
| Document Number | 0011565434 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11565434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2138 E Lafayette Pl was $13,817, down 2.8% 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 | $13,817.00 (-2.82%) | $663,100 (+7.09%) Land $297,500 Building $365,600 | |
| 2024 | $14,218.00 | $619,200 Land $266,600 Building $352,600 | $686,170 (+6.83%) |
| 2023 | $642,300 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,728.00 | $534,600 Land $211,600 Building $323,000 | $534,600 Land $211,600 Building $323,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2138 E Lafayette Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · 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 (1986–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
The area around 2138 E Lafayette Pl 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 525 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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