Milwaukee County property record for 2178 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,345 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 346-9988-000 |
| Primary APN | 346-9988-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,345 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,345 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,417 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2178 N 53RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53208-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | LANDS IN NW 1/4 SEC 23-7-21 LANDS BETW W GARFIELD AVE- WASHINGTON PARK HEIGHTS-W LLOYD ST & N 53RD ST N 54.5 OF S 609 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 9300 |
2178 N 53rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2178 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EDUCATORS CU |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CIBM BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202211283612 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008428201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 2178 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011097127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11097127 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JANESVILLE, WI 53545 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2178 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1007 |
| Document Number | 0011283612 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11283612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,020.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2178 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1007 |
| Document Number | 0011283613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11283613 |
| Name | CIBM BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2178 N 53rd St was $7,764.
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 | $7,764.00 | $389,900 Land $29,400 Building $360,500 | |
| 2023 | $405,900 (+20.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,123.00 | $337,800 Land $17,900 Building $319,900 | $337,800 Land $17,900 Building $319,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2178 N 53rd 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 2178 N 53rd 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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