12005 W James Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 12005 W James Ave, Franklin, WI 53132

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.582 acres (25,352 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,532 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN703-0190-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN703-0190-000
Alternative APN
  • 057030190000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,388 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,871 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area25,352 sqft (0.582 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address12005 W JAMES AVE
CityFRANKLIN
StateWI
Zip53132-1035
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHALE PARK HIGHLANDS ADDN NO 2 LOT 14 BLK 21
Legal SubdivisionHALE PARK HIGHLANDS
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract150301

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of August 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address12005 W JAMES AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-1035
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SUMMIT CU
Jun 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SUMMIT CU
May 20, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 10, 2021
Transfer Doc0011116907
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address12005 W JAMES AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-1035
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011133179
DateJun 30, 2021
Instrument11133179
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term217 Months
DueJul 13, 2039

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Property Address12005 W JAMES AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-1035
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011127504
DateJun 16, 2021
Instrument11127504
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCOTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 15, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMILWAUKEE WI
Recording DateMay 20, 2021
Property Address12005 W JAMES AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-1035
Document Number0011116907
Instrument DateMay 10, 2021
Instrument11116907
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of August 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
MunicipalityFranklin City
Unified School DistrictWhitnall School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,532.00 (+10.62%)
2024$2,289.00 (-54.84%) Homeowner's exemption$320,600 (+2.3%) Land $114,100 Building $206,500$321,700 (-0.25%)
2023$322,500
2022$5,069.00 Homeowner's exemption$313,400 Land $72,500 Building $240,900

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

Flood

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 Claims2 (1993–2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of Wisconsin
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemFRANKLIN WATER UTILITY
serves 22,500 people · EPA ID WI2410563
Water SourcePurchased surface water from OAK CREEK WATERWORKS
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead3 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 202 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
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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