Milwaukee County property record for 1501 W Denis Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 670-0023-000 |
| Primary APN | 670-0023-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 006700023000 |
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| Street Address | 1501 W DENIS AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53221-4333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS4 |
| Legal Description | SENTRY REALTYS GRANGEDALE A SUBD OF PART NE 1/4 SEC 31-6-22 BLOCK C LOT 8 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SENTRY REALTYS GRANGEDALE A SUBD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
1501 W Denis Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 482 BOYD LN, HARTFORD, WI 53027-2085 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201810775390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010775389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1501 W DENIS AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-4333 |
| Document Number | 0010775390 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10775390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $188.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1501 W DENIS AVE MILWAUKEE WI 532214333, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-4333 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 W Denis Ave was $4,953, up 8% from the year before.
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 | $4,953.00 (+8.03%) | $242,300 Land $51,700 Building $190,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,585.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,100 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,104.00 | $172,400 Land $50,400 Building $122,000 | $172,400 Land $50,400 Building $122,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1501 W Denis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · river or lake 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.
The area around 1501 W Denis 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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