Milwaukee County property record for 5542 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192-0150-000 |
| Primary APN | 192-0150-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,695 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 001920150000 |
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| Street Address | 5542 N 40TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53209-4620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT3 |
| Legal Description | PARKVIEW ADDN TO NORTH MILW IN NW 1/4 SEC 36-8-21 BLOCK 21 LOT 31 & S 10 LOT 32 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW ADDN |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,32 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BMO BANK NA |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202511523706 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Document Number | 0011175468 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11175468 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 256 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Document Number | 0011523706 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11523706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Document Number | 0011523707 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11523707 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5542 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Document Number | 0011002010 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5542 N 40TH ST MILWAUKEE WI 532094620, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4620 |
| Document Number | 0011002010 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11002010 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2043 |
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of August 14, 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 | $3,285.00 (+9.06%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $162,100 (+19.9%) Land $5,700 Building $156,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,012.00 (+9.93%) | $135,200 (+17.46%) Land $3,700 Building $131,500 | |
| 2023 | $138,300 (+20.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,740.00 | $115,100 Land $3,700 Building $111,400 | $115,100 Land $3,700 Building $111,400 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 743 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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