5817 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 5817 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,217 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,150 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$2,482 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN176-0259-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN176-0259-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0017602590003
  • 001760259000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,217 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area817 sqft
Basement Area793 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,150 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area484 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5817 N 78TH ST
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53218-1710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS6
Legal DescriptionGRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS IN SE 1/4 SEC 28-8-21 BLOCK 13 LOT 15
Legal Range21E
Legal Township08N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionGRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMILWAUKEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 210404, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-8007
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
GREENWOOD STATE BANK
Sep 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GREENWOOD STATE BANK
Sep 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GREENWOOD STATE BANK
Jul 28, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GREENWOOD STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202111144238
Prior Transfer DateJan 31, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0009561810
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address5817 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0011146935
DateAug 4, 2021
Instrument11146935
Lender
NameGREENWOOD STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressLAKE MILLS, WI 53551
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address5817 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0011287285
DateSep 28, 2022
Instrument11287285
Lender
NameGREENWOOD STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressMONROE, WI 53566
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address5817 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011287285
DateSep 28, 2022
Instrument11287285
Lender
NameGREENWOOD STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressMONROE, WI 53566
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateJul 28, 2021
Property Address5817 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Document Number0011144238
Instrument DateJul 27, 2021
Instrument11144238
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressW144N9896 SUN VALLEY TRL, GERMANTOWN, WI 53022-6605
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0011144239
DateJul 28, 2021
Instrument11144239
Lender
NameGREENWOOD STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$2,482.00 (+23.18%)$123,500 (+34.68%) Land $16,600 Building $106,900
2024$2,015.00 (+4.24%)$91,700 (+12.93%) Land $7,800 Building $83,900
2023$97,600 (+20.2%)
2022$1,933.00$81,200 Land $7,800 Building $73,400$81,200 Land $7,800 Building $73,400

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 583 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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