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5855 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 5855 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,073 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$129,900 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$3,272 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Apr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN176-0264-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN176-0264-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0017602640000
  • 001760264000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,073 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,073 sqft
Basement Area1,073 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,150 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5855 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 21
Legal Range21E
Legal Township08N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionGRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number21
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5326 N 60TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3259
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC
Apr 25, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202311365633
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateSep 11, 2023
Property Address5855 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Document Number0011365633
Instrument DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument11365633
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Title CompanyTOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$389.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3500 PARK CENTER DR STE 100, 100, DAYTON, OH 45414-2680

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5326 N 60TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3259

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateApr 25, 2022
Property Address5855 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710
Document Number0011240137
Instrument DateApr 21, 2022
Instrument11240137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Title CompanyTOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$315.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3500 PARK CENTER DR STE 100, 100, DAYTON, OH 45414-2680
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$3,272.00 (+3.74%)$161,500 (+14.21%) Land $16,600 Building $144,900
2024$3,154.00 (+12%)$141,400 (+19.53%) Land $7,800 Building $133,600$156,694 (+10.27%)
2023$142,100 (+20.12%)
2022$2,816.00$118,300 Land $7,800 Building $110,500$118,300 Land $7,800 Building $110,500

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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