Milwaukee County property record for 5017 W Custer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,685 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 191-0215-000 |
| Primary APN | 191-0215-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 001910215000 |
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| Street Address | 5017 W CUSTER AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | KRACHER & SCHMAELZLES PARK IN NE 1/4 SEC 35-8-21 BLOCK 2 LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRACHER & SCHMAELZLES PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
5017 W Custer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5017 W CUSTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20007945507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5017 W Custer Ave was $1,685, up 16.9% 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 | $1,685.00 (+16.93%) | $97,700 Land $6,700 Building $91,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,441.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,700 (+20.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,361.00 | $57,200 Land $4,000 Building $53,200 | $57,200 Land $4,000 Building $53,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5017 W Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 5017 W Custer Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 807 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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