2556 S 29th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 2556 S 29th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 2,467 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,600 (Dec 1997)
Tax Bill	$7,182 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Transfer Jul 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`494-0072-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`494-0072-000`
Alternative APNs	`0049400720001` `004940072000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,467 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,102 sqft
Basement Area	910 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 1911
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	780 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2556 S 29TH ST
City	MILWAUKEE
State	WI
Zip	53215-2905
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RT3
Legal Description	CONT. OF LAYTON PARK IN NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 SEC 12-6-21 BLOCK 5 LOTS 25 & 26
Legal Range	21E
Legal Township	06N
Legal Section	12
Legal Subdivision	CONT. OF LAYTON PARK
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	25,26
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil Division	MILWAUKEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	18900

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2556 S 29TH ST, 1, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-2905
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 5, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 5, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 26, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 26, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	19977466911
Deed Book / Page	4210 / 1307
Last Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2022
Transfer Doc	0011262482
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jul 5, 2022
Property Address	2556 S 29TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-2905
Document Number	0011262483
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2022
Instrument	11262483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust

July 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jul 5, 2022
Property Address	2556 S 29TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-2905
Document Number	0011262482
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2022
Instrument	11262482
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1011 N MAYFAIR RD STE 200, 200, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226-3431

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Wisconsin
County	Milwaukee County
Municipality	Milwaukee City
Unified School District	Milwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,182.00 (+36.13%)	$356,700 (+60.97%) Land $13,300 Building $343,400
2023			$266,300 (+20.17%)
2022	$5,276.00	$221,600 Land $10,800 Building $210,800	$221,600 Land $10,800 Building $210,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: PCs for People, Verizon.

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