Milwaukee County property record for 4237 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 921 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,039 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 247-9860-000 |
| Primary APN | 247-9860-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 921 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 905 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,888 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 4237 N 40TH ST |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53216-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | LANDS IN SW 1/4 SEC 1-7-21 LAND BETW W MARION ST N 40TH ST - W HOPE AVE - & N 41ST ST S 46 OF N 338.84 OF E 127.50 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
4237 N 40th St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2020.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 171011, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-8092 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010965034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4237 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1648 |
| Document Number | 0010965034 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10965034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $153.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5017 N LAKE DR WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175749, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5749 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4237 N 40th St was $2,039, down 0.6% 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 | $2,039.00 (-0.59%) | $102,200 Land $6,900 Building $95,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,051.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,500 (+20.08%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,695.00 | $71,200 Land $4,200 Building $67,000 | $71,200 Land $4,200 Building $67,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4237 N 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 82 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 82 (1986–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 82 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 4237 N 40th 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 854 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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