Milwaukee County property record for 5159 N 68th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,943 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-0205-000 |
| Primary APN | 212-0205-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 002120205000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5159 N 68TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | JEFFERSON GARDENS IN SW 1/4 SEC 34-8-21 BLOCK 5 LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFERSON GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
5159 N 68th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5159 N 68TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5159 N 68th St was $2,943, down 0.4% 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 | $2,943.00 (-0.44%) | $158,200 Land $14,500 Building $143,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,956.00 | ||
| 2023 | $141,100 (+20.19%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,795.00 | $117,400 Land $7,100 Building $110,300 | $117,400 Land $7,100 Building $110,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5159 N 68th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 5159 N 68th 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 631 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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