Milwaukee County property record for 5863 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,073 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0265-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0265-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,073 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 001760265000 |
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| Street Address | 5863 N 78TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1710 |
| 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 22 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5863 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009765080 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000705319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5863 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710 |
| Document Number | 0010932926 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10932926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5863 N 78TH ST MILWAUKEE WI 532181710, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1710 |
| Document Number | 10932927 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10932927 |
| Name | EQUITABLE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAUWATOSA, WI 53226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
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 | $2,977.00 (+5.19%) | $159,800 (+30.77%) Land $16,600 Building $143,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,830.00 (-2.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $146,800 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,909.00 | $122,200 Land $7,800 Building $114,400 | $122,200 Land $7,800 Building $114,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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