8535 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 8535 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$3,509 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2025 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN214-0115-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN214-0115-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0021401150002
  • 002140115000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,553 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,553 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleCottage
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area9,600 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number002140115000
Street Address8535 W APPLETON AVE
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53225-4226
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT2
Legal DescriptionGREATER MILWAUKEE HEIGHTS IN SW 1/4 SEC 33-8-21 BLOCK 2 LOTS 7 & 8
Legal Range21E
Legal Township08N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionGREATER MILWAUKEE HEIGHTS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMILWAUKEE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract1700

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurvivor

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 8, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 11, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 30, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 3, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20059027004
Last Transfer DateJun 29, 2006
Transfer Doc0009274097
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateJun 30, 2026
Property Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
Document Number0011614512
Instrument DateJun 23, 2026
Instrument202611614512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0011614512,
DateJun 30, 2026
Instrument202611614512
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2055
Interest
Rate6.53%
Max Rate-1%

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0011545212
DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument11545212
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011149686
DateAug 11, 2021
Instrument11149686
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term346 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0011481663
DateJan 30, 2025
Instrument11481663
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2055

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address8535 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010971105
DateApr 22, 2020
Instrument10971105
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,509.00 (+4.87%)$185,400 (+22.78%) Land $16,800 Building $168,600
2024$3,346.00 (-6.93%)
2023$181,400 (+20.13%)
2022$3,595.00$151,000 Land $7,300 Building $143,700$151,000 Land $7,300 Building $143,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 592 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

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