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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $36,000 on Jul 23, 2007

1542 S 15TH PL

MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,957 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,000 · Jul 23, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,092 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$100,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMILWAUKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
South Division High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Forest Home Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Hayes Bilingual SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Milwaukee School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53204These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,637 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,910
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1542 S 15th Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Among the oldest homes in Milwaukee County

How it measures up in Milwaukee 53204

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milwaukee 53204.

Living area1,957 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1897Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 1542 S 15th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric Mitchell StreetMilwaukee 53204Milwaukee County
Living areabigger than1,957 ft²63% of homes65% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²46% of homes55% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than188524% of homes19% of homesalmost no homes

About 1542 S 15th Pl

When did 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI last sell?

1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI last sold on Jul 23, 2007 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI?

1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,957 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI built?

1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI?

1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI is assigned to South Division High School (high), rated D; Forest Home Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Hayes Bilingual School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Milwaukee School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI compare to other homes in Milwaukee 53204?

Among the 6,591 homes in Milwaukee 53204, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,957 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1885 against a typical 1897). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 S 15th Pl, Milwaukee, WI was $9,092. The county assessed it at $100,400.

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