Milwaukee County property record for 5140 N 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,022 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 210-0303-000 |
| Primary APN | 210-0303-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 785 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 002100303000 |
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| Street Address | 5140 N 56TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-4214 |
| 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 4 LOT 6 EXC ST |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSMENT SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
5140 N 56th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5140 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19977327401 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3988 / 1902 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010463012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5140 N 56th St was $2,022, up 1.7% 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 | $2,022.00 (+1.66%) | $113,900 Land $6,600 Building $107,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,989.00 | ||
| 2023 | $95,000 (+20.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,883.00 | $79,100 Land $4,000 Building $75,100 | $79,100 Land $4,000 Building $75,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5140 N 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5140 N 56th 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: 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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