Milwaukee County property record for 8605 S 81st St, Franklin, WI 53132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 838-0197-000 |
| Primary APN | 838-0197-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8605 S 81ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53132-8553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLD ORCHARD ADDITION NO 1 SE 16 5 21 LOT 36 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD ORCHARD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 150303 |
8605 S 81st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8605 S 81ST ST, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-8553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20048846995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8605 S 81st St was $3,119 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 | $3,119.00 (+3.69%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,008.00 Homeowner's exemption | $381,500 Land $84,000 Building $297,500 | $382,800 (-5.46%) |
| 2023 | $404,900 | ||
| 2022 | $6,455.00 Homeowner's exemption | $393,400 Land $66,000 Building $327,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8605 S 81st St 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 8605 S 81st St 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FRANKLIN WATER UTILITY serves 22,500 people · EPA ID WI2410563 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OAK CREEK WATERWORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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