5553 N 38th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 5553 N 38th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$60,100 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$2,503 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN192-0099-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN192-0099-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0019200990008
  • 001920099000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area286 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5553 N 38TH ST
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53209-4740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT3
Legal DescriptionPARKVIEW ADDN TO NORTH MILW IN NW 1/4 SEC 36-8-21 BLOCK 20 LOTS 7 & 8
Legal Range21E
Legal Township08N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionPARKVIEW ADDN
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMILWAUKEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract2000

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4454 N MORRIS BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-1549
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 18, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202111138278
Last Transfer DateNov 3, 2023
Transfer Doc0011380311
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateNov 8, 2023
Property Address5553 N 38TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4740
Document Number0011380311
Instrument DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument11380311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4454 N MORRIS BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-1549

Mortgage

Document Number0011380312
DateNov 8, 2023
Instrument11380312
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
MunicipalityMilwaukee City
Unified School DistrictMilwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,503.00 (+6.42%)$124,500 (+35.62%) Land $7,500 Building $117,000
2024$2,352.00 (+7.64%)
2023$110,300 (+20.15%)
2022$2,185.00$91,800 Land $4,900 Building $86,900$91,800 Land $4,900 Building $86,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMILWAUKEE WATERWORKS
serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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