Milwaukee County property record for 5884 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0223-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0223-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5884 N 78TH ST |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1709 |
| 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 12 LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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 | 5884 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202010985226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5884 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709 |
| Document Number | 0010985226 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10985226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $438.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5884 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709 |
| Document Number | 0010985227 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10985227 |
| Name | THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5884 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709 |
| Document Number | 0010911417 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10911417 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $363.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5884 N 78TH ST MILWAUKEE WI 532181709, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709 |
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 | $5,467.00 (-3.99%) | $211,900 (+34.8%) Land $17,500 Building $194,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,694.00 (+52.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $188,900 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,742.00 | $157,200 Land $8,200 Building $149,000 | $157,200 Land $8,200 Building $149,000 |
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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