Milwaukee County property record for 5949 N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,634 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0325-000 |
| Primary APN | 176-0325-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 001760325000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5949 N 78TH ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-1712 |
| 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 17 LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAN-TOSA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| 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 | 9484 N 65TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-1202 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009700776 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009341606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,634.00 (+3.74%) | $178,900 (+27.6%) Land $16,600 Building $162,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,503.00 (+4.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $168,400 (+20.11%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,338.00 | $140,200 Land $7,800 Building $132,400 | $140,200 Land $7,800 Building $132,400 |
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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