Milwaukee County property record for 5855 N 81st St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 963 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,137 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0453-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0453-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 001760453000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5855 N 81ST ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | KARAL MEADOWS IN SE 1/4 SEC 28-8-21 BLOCK 3 LOT 15 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | KARAL MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
5855 N 81st St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5855 N 81ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5855 N 81st St was $3,137, up 5.3% 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 | $3,137.00 (+5.3%) | $167,500 Land $18,200 Building $149,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,979.00 | ||
| 2023 | $150,100 (+20.18%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,973.00 | $124,900 Land $8,500 Building $116,400 | $124,900 Land $8,500 Building $116,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5855 N 81st 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 5855 N 81st 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures