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$373,948$260 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

4836 S ROOT RIVER PKWY

MILWAUKEE, WI 53228
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,441 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$374K
$354K low$394K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$294,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$324,300

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.47
65
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.
67
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.31 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMILWAUKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Whitnall High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Whitnall Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Hales Corners Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi

District: Whitnall School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53228These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.14,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,263
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,495
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

4836 S Root River Pkwy 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.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Milwaukee County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Milwaukee 53228

What homes are worth in Milwaukee 53228

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$122K$637K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Milwaukee 53228.

How it measures up in Milwaukee 53228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milwaukee 53228.

Estimated value$373,948
CheaperTypical $375,488Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,441 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 4836 S Root River Pkwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilwaukee 53228Milwaukee County
Estimated valuepricier than$373,94849% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26072% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,441 ft²44% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than195519% of homes64% of homes

About 4836 S Root River Pkwy

How much is 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI is $373,948 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $353,617 to $394,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI last sell?

4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI?

4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,441 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI built?

4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI?

4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI is assigned to Whitnall High School (high), rated A; Whitnall Middle School (middle), rated B+; Hales Corners Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Whitnall School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4836 S Root River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI compare to other homes in Milwaukee 53228?

Among the 4,672 homes in Milwaukee 53228, it is worth more than 49% of them ($373,948 against a typical $375,488), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($260 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,441 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1955 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Milwaukee County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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