5127 N 31st St, Milwaukee, WI

Listing description

What the seller provided

City of Milwaukee-owned tax-foreclosed vacant lot at 5127 N 31st St (ZIP 53209). Built 1900, 1 story, 1,109 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, yes basement. Zoned RT3. Assessed at $73,800 (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

4

Bathrooms

1

Year built

1,900

Zoning

RT3

Property class

Exempt

Owner of record

City Of Milwaukee

Assessed value

$73,800

ZIP

53209

Street address

5127 N 31st St

Acquired date

Jul 26, 2010

Aldermanic district

1

Assessed improvements

$67,100

Assessed land

$6,700

Assessment year

2026

Attic

Yes

Basement

Yes

Building area sq ft

1,109 sq ft

Building style

Apartment (7–9 units)

Central air

Yes

Conveyance type

In rem judgment (tax foreclosure)

Exemption type

Tax deed

Land use

Vacant land

Land use code

8880

Last assessment change

Apr 17 2026

Rooms

6

Stories

1

Tax key

2070151100

Units

1