5670 N 38th St, Milwaukee, WI

Listing description

What the seller provided

City of Milwaukee-owned tax-foreclosed duplex, old style at 5670 N 38th St (ZIP 53209). Built 1917, 1.5 stories, 1,725 sq ft, 2 units, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yes basement. 7,200.032 sq ft lot, zoned RS6. Assessed at $127,100 (2026). Taken by the city through in-rem tax foreclosure on 2025-09-26. The city acquired this parcel through in-rem tax foreclosure and resells it through the Dept. of City Development — see the official City Real Estate listing for price, condition, and how to buy.

How this sale works

Land bank or city-owned property sale

A public land bank or city agency is disposing of property it already holds, usually acquired through tax foreclosure. Prices are set or negotiated rather than auctioned.

• Many programs sell by application or fixed price and may require a rehab plan, owner-occupancy or a deadline to build.
• Title is generally cleared by the land bank, which is a major advantage over a tax sale.
• Expect program eligibility rules, and sometimes a preference for neighbors, nonprofits or first-time buyers.

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Record details

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Lot size

7,200.03 sq ft

Year built

1,917

Zoning

RS6

Property class

Exempt

Owner of record

City Of Milwaukee

Assessed value

$127,100

ZIP

53209

Street address

5670 N 38th St

Acquired date

Sep 26, 2025

Aldermanic district

1

Assessed improvements

$119,700

Assessed land

$7,400

Assessment year

2026

Attic

No

Basement

Yes

Building area sq ft

1,725 sq ft

Building style

Duplex, old style

Central air

Yes

Conveyance type

In rem judgment (tax foreclosure)

Exemption type

Tax deed

Land use

Duplex

Land use code

8820

Last assessment change

Apr 17 2026

Rooms

7

Stories

1.5

Tax key

1710545000

Units

2