Milwaukee County property record for 6545 W Root River Dr, Franklin, WI 53132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,263 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $182,500 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 757-9982-000 |
| Primary APN | 757-9982-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 47,263 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 6545 W ROOT RIVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53132-9284 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM IN S LI 578.75 FT E OF SW COR OF N HALF OF NE 10 5 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 150100 |
6545 W Root River Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6545 W ROOT RIVER DR, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-9284 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20038588223 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5638 / 3613 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007516503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 6545 W ROOT RIVER DR, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-9284 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 OMAHA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011067235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11067235 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6545 W Root River Dr was $3,180 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Franklin City |
| Unified School District | Franklin Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,180.00 (+3.68%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,067.00 Homeowner's exemption | $388,800 Land $110,600 Building $278,200 | $390,200 (+7.49%) |
| 2023 | $363,000 | ||
| 2022 | $5,863.00 Homeowner's exemption | $352,700 Land $93,100 Building $259,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6545 W Root River Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6545 W Root River Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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