Milwaukee County property record for 4979 N 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 875 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,300 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 210-0273-000 |
| Primary APN | 210-0273-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 611 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 002100273000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4979 N 56TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | ASSESSMENT SUBD NO 86 IN SW 1/4 SEC 35-8-21 BLOCK 3 S 60.64 OF N 86 ON E LI OF W 140.11 OF LOT 37 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSMENT SUBD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4979 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20048833328 |
| 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 | $7,509.00 (+1.87%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $106,700 (+10.8%) Land $7,000 Building $99,700 | |
| 2024 | $7,371.00 (+330.8%) | $96,300 (+33.94%) Land $4,300 Building $92,000 | |
| 2023 | $86,400 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,711.00 | $71,900 Land $4,300 Building $67,600 | $71,900 Land $4,300 Building $67,600 |
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
| 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 882 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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