5379 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI

Listing description

What the seller provided

City of Milwaukee-owned tax-foreclosed ranch at 5379 N 53rd St (ZIP 53218). Built 1951, 1 story, 860 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom + 1 half, yes basement. 8,370 sq ft lot, zoned RS6. Assessed at $154,700 (2026). Taken by the city through in-rem tax foreclosure on 2010-07-26. 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

2

Bathrooms

1

Lot size

8,370 sq ft

Year built

1,951

Zoning

RS6

Property class

Residential

Owner of record

Watson L Phillips

Assessed value

$154,700

ZIP

53218

Street address

5379 N 53rd St

Half baths

1

Acquired date

Jul 26, 2010

Aldermanic district

1

Assessed improvements

$146,400

Assessed land

$8,300

Assessment year

2026

Attic

No

Basement

Yes

Building area sq ft

860 sq ft

Building style

Ranch

Central air

No

Conveyance type

In rem judgment (tax foreclosure)

Land use

Single family

Land use code

8810

Last assessment change

Apr 17 2026

Neighborhood code

1140

Rooms

4

Stories

1

Tax key

1909972100

Units

1