Milwaukee County property record for 5538 Rainbow Dr, Greendale, WI 53129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,492 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,845 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $411,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 711-0141-000 |
| Primary APN | 711-0141-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,492 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 9,845 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5538 RAINBOW DR, 5540 |
|---|---|
| City | GREENDALE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53129-2810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE HIGHLANDS ADD 6 LOT 31 BLOCK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE HIGHLANDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 140202 |
5538 Rainbow Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5540 RAINBOW DR, GREENDALE, WI 53129-2810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311377093 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008523562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5538 RAINBOW DR # 40, 40, GREENDALE, WI 53129-2810 |
| Document Number | 0011377093 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11377093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,233.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5540 RAINBOW DRIVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132 |
| Document Number | 0011377094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11377094 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5538 Rainbow Dr was $2,876 with a homeowner's exemption, down 49.4% from the year before.
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Greendale Village |
| Unified School District | Greendale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,876.00 (-49.44%) | $327,000 (-) Land $72,900 Building $254,100 | $379,000 (+5.6%) |
| 2024 | $5,688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $327,000 Land $72,900 Building $254,100 | $358,900 |
| 2022 | $5,291.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,600 Land $72,900 Building $209,700 | $286,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5538 Rainbow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5538 Rainbow Dr 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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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