Milwaukee County property record for 5842 N 79th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0251-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0251-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Basement Area | 981 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 001760251000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5842 N 79TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS IN SE 1/4 SEC 28-8-21 BLOCK 13 LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
5842 N 79th St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITY OF MILWAUKEE |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CITY OF MILWAUKEE |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201910891319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007375536 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011346309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11346309 |
| Name | CITY OF MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011269691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11269691 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011346310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11346310 |
| Name | CITY OF MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Document Number | 0010891319 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10891319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $258.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5842 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1713 |
| Document Number | 0010891320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10891320 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5842 N 79th St was $3,060, up 4.5% from the year before.
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 | $3,060.00 (+4.54%) | $163,800 Land $16,600 Building $147,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,927.00 | ||
| 2023 | $152,000 (+16.92%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,011.00 | $130,000 Land $7,800 Building $122,200 | $130,000 Land $7,800 Building $122,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5842 N 79th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5842 N 79th St 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 583 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 · 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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