Milwaukee County property record for 5909 N 79th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,266 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0343-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0343-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 817 sqft |
| Basement Area | 793 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 001760343000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5909 N 79TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1716 |
| 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 18 LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
5909 N 79th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5909 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20119959120 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009189028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 5909 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5909 N 79TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1716 |
| Document Number | 0011536145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11536145 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5909 N 79th St was $3,266, up 10.2% 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 | $3,266.00 (+10.23%) | $173,700 (+19.55%) Land $15,700 Building $158,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,963.00 | $145,300 Land $7,300 Building $138,000 | $161,016 (+7.92%) |
| 2023 | $149,200 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,957.00 | $124,200 Land $7,300 Building $116,900 | $124,200 Land $7,300 Building $116,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5909 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 5909 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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