Real Estate
Residential & Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
Milwaukee County manages a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and redevelopment properties throughout communities outside the City of Milwaukee. These opportunities support neighborhood revitalization, economic growth, and long-term community investment.
Whether you are searching for a future home, investment property, business location, or redevelopment opportunity, Milwaukee County’s Real Estate Division provides a transparent and structured process for purchasing county-owned properties.
Understanding Tax-Deeded Foreclosures
Tax-deeded foreclosures are properties acquired by Milwaukee County due to unpaid property taxes. Once acquired, these properties are made available for purchase through a public sales process designed to encourage responsible ownership, redevelopment, and community reinvestment.
Important Property Location Notice
Milwaukee County oversees the sale of tax-deeded foreclosed properties for municipalities located outside the City of Milwaukee.
Why Buy from Milwaukee County?
Transparent Process
Milwaukee County provides a clear, fair, and consistent purchasing process for all buyers.
Wide Range of Opportunities
Available properties may include residential homes, commercial buildings, and vacant land.
Community Revitalization
Purchasing county-owned property helps return properties to productive use while supporting stronger neighborhoods.
Investment Potential
Properties may offer opportunities for redevelopment, occupancy, business growth, or long-term investment.
Additional Resources & Purchasing Information
To help guide buyers through the purchasing process, Milwaukee County provides additional resources, including frequently asked questions and a step-by-step overview of how to submit an offer for county-owned property.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, developer, or business owner, these resources are designed to help you better understand property requirements, timelines, and the overall sales process.
View Available Listings
Explore currently available residential, commercial, and vacant land properties throughout Milwaukee County. Listings include property details, appraised values, location information, and participation requirements for the sales process.
For additional foreclosure opportunities, including Sheriff’s sales, please visit the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Sales page . For properties located within the City of Milwaukee, please visit the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development Real Estate page .