Milwaukee County property record for 7937 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,868 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 224-1005-000 |
| Primary APN | 224-1005-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7937 W APPLETON AVE |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53218-4502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | WESTDALE IN NE 1/4 SEC 4-7-21 BLOCK 1 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTDALE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
7937 W Appleton Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7937 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| May 20, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411472765 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 7937 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4502 |
| Document Number | 0011472765 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11472765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $795.00 |
| 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 | 7937 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4502 |
| Document Number | 0011472766 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11472766 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7937 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4502 |
| Document Number | 0011249158 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11249158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 7937 W Appleton Ave was $4,868, down 3.2% 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 | $4,868.00 (-3.24%) | $250,700 Land $12,700 Building $238,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,031.00 | ||
| 2023 | $216,900 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,297.00 | $180,500 Land $10,800 Building $169,700 | $180,500 Land $10,800 Building $169,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7937 W Appleton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 7937 W Appleton Ave 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 |
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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 640 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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