Milwaukee County property record for 2159 S 26th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 470-2112-000 |
| Primary APN | 470-2112-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 004702112000 |
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| Street Address | 2159 S 26TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53215-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | MERRILLS SUBD OF 18.137 ACRES IN SW 1/4 SEC 6-6-22 BLOCK 4 LOT 24 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRILLS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 17300 |
2159 S 26th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 S 26TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-2512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20089670969 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007975659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 S 26th St was $3,108.
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 | $3,108.00 | $166,100 Land $14,100 Building $152,000 | |
| 2023 | $127,500 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,526.00 | $106,100 Land $7,700 Building $98,400 | $106,100 Land $7,700 Building $98,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2159 S 26th 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 2159 S 26th 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 852 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 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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