Milwaukee County property record for 5259 N 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Mortgage May 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 190-0240-000 |
| Primary APN | 190-0240-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 001900240000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5259 N 56TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | CUSTER HEIGHTS IN NW 1/4 SEC 35-8-21 BLOCK 2 LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUSTER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| May 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20048758278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5811 / 305 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008758278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5259 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011435403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11435403 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5259 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5259 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3215 |
| Document Number | 0011502759 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11502759 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 352 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2054 |
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 | $3,135.00 (+13.67%) | $154,900 (+76.83%) Land $7,300 Building $147,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,758.00 (+32.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,300 (+20.21%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,085.00 | $87,600 Land $4,400 Building $83,200 | $87,600 Land $4,400 Building $83,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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