7948 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 7948 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage2,016 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)
GarageDetached, 528 sqft
Last Sale$47,500 (2025)
Tax Bill$4,324.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN224-9981-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0022499810001
  • 002249981000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,152 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area432 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area528 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number002249981000
Street Address7948 W APPLETON AVE
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53218-4501
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLANDS IN NE 1/4 SEC 4-7-21 COM AT A PT IN C.L. OF W APPLETON AVE & 980.94 NWLY FROM S LI OF SD 1/4 SEC- TH NELY 190- TH NWLY 42- TH SWLY 190- TH SELY 42 TO BEG EXC ST & ALLEY
Legal Range21E
Legal Township70N
Legal Section04
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Minor Civil DivisionMILWAUKEE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract3300

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records · APN 224-9981-000

Assessment roll updated August 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address6214 W PORT AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-4120
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 06, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 22, 2024Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
May 08, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 06, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 06, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202511489211
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateMar 06, 2025
Property Address7948 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501
Document Number0011489211
Instrument DateFeb 07, 2025
Instrument11489211
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$142.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address75 BEATTIE PL, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2155

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6214 W PORT AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-4120

November 2024: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateNov 22, 2024
Property Address7948 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501
Document Number0011466914
Instrument DateNov 14, 2024
Instrument11466914
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateMay 08, 2024
Property Address7948 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501
Document Number0011418172
Instrument DateMay 07, 2024
Instrument11418172
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8322 W POTOMAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4570

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8322 W POTOMAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4570

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County records · Assessment roll updated August 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
MunicipalityMilwaukee City
Unified School DistrictMilwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,324.00 (-31.44%)$113,400 (+29.45%) Land $12,600 Building $100,800
2024$6,307.00 (+202.49%)
2023$105,300 (+20.21%)
2022$2,085.00$87,600 Land $10,700 Building $76,900$87,600 Land $10,700 Building $76,900

Flood & Wildfire

7948 W Appleton Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Milwaukee County (55079C), updated October 26, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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