Milwaukee County property record for 5253 N 31st St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 2,910 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193-0903-000 |
| Primary APN | 193-0903-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,487 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Street Address | 5253 N 31ST ST |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53209-4822 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | IL2 |
| Legal Description | VILLARD AVENUE ADDN IN NE 1/4 SEC 36-8-21 BLOCK 1 LOTS 5-6 & 7 BID #19 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLARD AVENUE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
5253 N 31st St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5253 N 31ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4822 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111111923 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008090694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5253 N 31ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4822 |
| Document Number | 0011111923 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11111923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $345.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011112199 |
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| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11112199 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5253 N 31st St was $2,698, up 108.7% 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 | $2,698.00 (+108.66%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $112,300 (+137.92%) Land $13,100 Building $99,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,293.00 | $47,200 Land $13,100 Building $34,100 | |
| 2023 | $56,700 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,123.00 | $47,200 Land $13,100 Building $34,100 | $47,200 Land $13,100 Building $34,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5253 N 31st St 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 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 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 5253 N 31st 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 591 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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