Milwaukee County property record for 5259 N 54th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,775 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,800 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 190-0925-000 |
| Primary APN | 190-0925-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,775 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5259 N 54TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-3332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | HACKBARTHS SUBD IN NW 1/4 SEC 35-8-21 BLOCK 3 LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HACKBARTHS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
5259 N 54th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 N 54TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111182871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007355651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5259 N 54TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3332 |
| Document Number | 0011182871 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11182871 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $515.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5259 N 54TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3332 |
| Document Number | 0011182872 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11182872 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5259 N 54th St was $3,830, up 8.4% 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 | $3,830.00 (+8.44%) | $188,300 Land $8,600 Building $179,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,532.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,900 (+20.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,792.00 | $117,300 Land $5,200 Building $112,100 | $117,300 Land $5,200 Building $112,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 N 54th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 5259 N 54th 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 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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