Milwaukee County property record for 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
| Property Type | Theater (Movie) |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 25,886 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,859 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,636 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 392-2342-000 |
| Primary APN | 392-2342-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 25,886 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 14,859 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 003922342000 |
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| Street Address | 144 E WELLS ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53202-3519 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Theater (Movie) |
| Local Zoning Code | C9D(A) |
| Legal Description | CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO 4657 IN NE 1/4 SEC 29-7-22 PARCEL 2 ASSESSMENT REFLECTS ASSESSABLE PORTION ONLY BID #21 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFIED SURV MAP 4657 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 14400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Plankinton-Wells-Water Street Historic District listed 1986 · 17 contributing resources · NRIS 86001328 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 710 N PLANKINTON AVE, 9, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203-2417 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Milwaukee City |
| Unified School District | Milwaukee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,636.00 (-7.22%) | $117,000 (+12.72%) Land $89,200 Building $27,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,841.00 (+14.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $124,700 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,471.00 | $103,800 Land $89,200 Building $14,600 | $103,800 Land $89,200 Building $14,600 |
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 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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