Milwaukee County property record for 1608 E Providence Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,800 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,082 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 280-1389-000 |
| Primary APN | 280-1389-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1608 E PROVIDENCE AVE |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53211-2812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM4 |
| Legal Description | SAVINGS & INV ASSN OF MILW . SUBD NO 5 IN SE 1/4 SEC 9-7-22 BLOCK 14 LOT 7 & W 1/2 LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAVINGS & INV ASSN OF MILW . SUBD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 7300 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1608 E PROVIDENCE AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-2812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 23, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20018026956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5014 / 1499 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011259392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1608 E PROVIDENCE AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-2812 |
| Document Number | 0011259392 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11259392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1608 E PROVIDENCE AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-2812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011058345 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11058345 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
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 | $9,082.00 (+0.71%) | $453,300 (+22.15%) Land $85,800 Building $367,500 | |
| 2024 | $9,018.00 (+9.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $417,000 (+12.37%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,264.00 | $371,100 Land $81,000 Building $290,100 | $371,100 Land $81,000 Building $290,100 |
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 | 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Wisconsin |
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| 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 | SHOREWOOD WATERWORKS serves 13,535 people · EPA ID WI2410607 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 625 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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