Waukesha County property record for 12525 James St, Brookfield, WI 53005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,553 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BR C-1152-052 |
| Primary APN | BR C-1152-052 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 12525 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53005-7310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 5 KINSEYS GARVENDALE PT SE 1/4 SEC 36 T7N R20E & THE EAST 1/2 VACATED ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 7N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINSEYS GARVENDALE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 201102 |
Source: Waukesha County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| May 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20204449414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004277758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Property Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0004561471 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4561471 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 0004449414 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4449414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 0004449415 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4449415 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 0004314152 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4314152 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12525 JAMES ST BROOKFIELD WI 530057310, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 4314153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4314153 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 0004277758 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4277758 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAUKESHA WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12525 JAMES ST, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
| Document Number | 0004288245 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4288245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $486.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12525 JAMES ST BROOKFIELD WI 530057310, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-7310 |
Source: Waukesha County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| Municipality | Brookfield City |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Unified School District | Elmbrook School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,553.00 (+3.53%) | $316,100 (-) Land $105,000 Building $211,100 | $355,900 (+5.77%) |
| 2023 | $3,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $316,100 Land $105,000 Building $211,100 | $336,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 19, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BROOKFIELD WATER UTILITY serves 29,070 people · EPA ID WI2680253 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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