5557A N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI

Listing description

What the seller provided

City of Milwaukee-owned tax-foreclosed bungalow, old style at 5557A N 40th St (ZIP 53209). Built 1930, 1.5 stories, 1,675 sq ft, 2 units, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yes basement. 3,600 sq ft lot, zoned RT3. Assessed at $134,700 (2026). Taken by the city through in-rem tax foreclosure on 2009-07-20. 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

4

Bathrooms

2

Lot size

3,600 sq ft

Year built

1,930

Zoning

RT3

Property class

Residential

Owner of record

Todd Michael Beale

Assessed value

$134,700

ZIP

53209

Street address

5557A N 40th St

Acquired date

Jul 20, 2009

Aldermanic district

1

Assessed improvements

$129,900

Assessed land

$4,800

Assessment year

2026

Attic

No

Basement

Yes

Building area sq ft

1,675 sq ft

Building style

Bungalow, old style

Central air

No

Conveyance type

In rem judgment (tax foreclosure)

Land use

Duplex

Land use code

8820

Last assessment change

Apr 17 2026

Neighborhood code

1160

Rooms

10

Stories

1.5

Tax key

1921248000

Units

2