Milwaukee County property record for 231 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
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| Details | 37,500 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $74,330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 392-0993-000 |
| Primary APN | 392-0993-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 64 Units |
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| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 37,500 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 003920993000 |
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| Street Address | 231 E BUFFALO ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53202-5727 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | C9G |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF MILWAUKEE IN SECS (28-29-33)-7-22 BLOCK 36 LOT 20 BID #02 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF MILWAUKEE |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 187400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Historic Third Ward District listed 1984 · 71 contributing resources · NRIS 84003724 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 E BUFFALO ST, 4, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-5727 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19977462962 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4204 / 1023 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010071528 |
| 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 | $74,330.00 (+7.89%) | $3,313,000 (+13.04%) Land $315,000 Building $2,998,000 | |
| 2024 | $68,897.00 (-1.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,521,400 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $69,784.00 | $2,930,900 Land $270,000 Building $2,660,900 | $2,930,900 Land $270,000 Building $2,660,900 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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