Milwaukee County property record for 3159 S 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 535-0646-000 |
| Primary APN | 535-0646-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 867 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 005350646000 |
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| Street Address | 3159 S 16TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53215-4524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT3 |
| Legal Description | MORGANDALE IN NE 1/4 SEC 18-6-22 V 18 P 49 BLOCK 5 S 15 LOT 16 & N 22.5 LOT 17 (EXC ST) |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGANDALE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
3159 S 16th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3159 S 16TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-4524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202211257734 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009486810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3159 S 16TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-4524 |
| Document Number | 0011257734 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11257734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $690.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3159 S 16TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-4524 |
| Document Number | 0011257735 |
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| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11257735 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3159 S 16th St was $5,998, up 7.5% 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 | $5,998.00 (+7.45%) | $290,000 Land $32,500 Building $257,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,582.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,200 (+20.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,581.00 | $227,400 Land $12,200 Building $215,200 | $227,400 Land $12,200 Building $215,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3159 S 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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.
The area around 3159 S 16th 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 |
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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 749 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 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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