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2842 N RICHARDS ST

MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,772 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.
3,960 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$65 (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.$34,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,000

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
1
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.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

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

M
King International Baccalaureate Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Riverwest Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Riverside High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Milwaukee School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53212These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,962 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,717
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,862
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

2842 N Richards St 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 66% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Milwaukee County

How it measures up in Milwaukee 53212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milwaukee 53212.

Living area1,772 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 2842 N Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarambeeMilwaukee 53212Milwaukee County
Living areabigger than1,772 ft²43% of homes50% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,960 ft²29% of homes48% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than190243% of homes38% of homes8% of homes

About 2842 N Richards St

When did 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI last sell?

2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI last sold on May 2, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI?

2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,772 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI built?

2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI?

2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI is assigned to King International Baccalaureate Middle School (middle), rated F; Riverwest Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Riverside High School (high), rated C. All sit in Milwaukee School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI compare to other homes in Milwaukee 53212?

Among the 7,312 homes in Milwaukee 53212, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,772 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (3,960 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1902 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2842 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI was $65. The county assessed it at $34,800.

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