1026 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay (Milwaukee), WI 53217 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 1026 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,196 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$354,000 (Sep 1999)
Tax Bill$25,835 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Line of Credit
Sep 2021 Mortgage
+ 6 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN199-0154-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN199-0154-002
Alternative APN
  • 181990154002

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,196 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,903 sqft
1st Floor Area1,752 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,744 sqft
Basement Area1,923 sqft
Finished Basement700 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,223 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Patio Area350 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number181990154002
Street Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE
CityMILWAUKEE
StateWI
Zip53217-5356
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRESIDENTIA
Legal DescriptionSTONE & THOMAS SUBD BEING IDLEWILD NO. 2 LOT 22 BLK 4 & 20 OF VAC ST S OF SAID LOT
Legal SubdivisionSTONE & THOMAS SUBD
Legal Block4,20
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionWHITEFISH BAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract70200

Owner

1026 E Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5356
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LANDMARK CU
Sep 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
Oct 2, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LANDMARK CU
Apr 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
Apr 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
Mar 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
Apr 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EQUITABLE BK
Mar 2, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LANDMARK CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19997811002
Deed Book / Page4659 / 548
Last Transfer DateJun 21, 2016
Transfer Doc0010580836
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011353024
DateJul 19, 2023
Instrument11353024
Lender
NameLANDMARK CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNEW BERLIN, WI 53151
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011167477
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument11167477
Lender
NameTHE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
TypeBank
AddressMILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueOct 1, 2031

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011543714
DateOct 2, 2025
Instrument11543714
Lender
NameLANDMARK CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBROOKFIELD, WI 53005
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010965239
DateApr 1, 2020
Instrument10965239
Lender
NameTHE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
TypeBank
AddressMILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2035

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010972892
DateApr 28, 2020
Instrument10972892
Lender
NameTHE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
TypeBank
AddressMILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2035

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010964310
DateMar 27, 2020
Instrument10964310
Lender
NameTHE EQUITABLE BANK SSB
TypeBank
AddressMILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2035

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Document Number0010971501
Instrument DateApr 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175356, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356

Mortgage

Document Number0010971501
DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument10971501
Lender
NameEQUITABLE BK
TypeBank
Address2290 N MAYFAIR RD, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226-2208
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 22, 2035

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356
Document Number0010758236
Instrument DateMar 2, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1026 E SYLVAN AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175356, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356

Mortgage

Document Number0010758236
DateMar 9, 2018
Instrument10758236
Lender
NameLANDMARK CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNEW BERLIN, WI 53151
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1026 E Sylvan Ave was $25,835, up 226.1% from the year before.

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
MunicipalityWhitefish Bay Village
Unified School DistrictWhitefish Bay School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$25,835.00 (+226.12%)$1,174,000 Land $267,700 Building $906,300
2024$7,922.00
2022$16,221.00$856,800 Land $174,000 Building $682,800
2021$911,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1026 E Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jul 2010 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1026 E Sylvan Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS
serves 14,272 people · EPA ID WI2410597
Water SourcePurchased surface water from NORTH SHORE WATER COMMISSION
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead5 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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