Milwaukee County property record for 170 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,432 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $441,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,895 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197-0260-000 |
| Primary APN | 197-0260-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,982 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,957 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,982 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 642 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,432 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 170 E BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL HOMES LOT 5 BLK. 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL HOMES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5149 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| May 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202111120403 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010244828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 170 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5149 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010701273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10701273 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 6, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 170 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5149 |
| Document Number | 0011120403 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11120403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,323.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 170 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5149 |
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Whitefish Bay Village |
| Unified School District | Whitefish Bay School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,895.00 (+226.13%) | $593,400 (-) Land $147,900 Building $445,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,954.00 (-43.23%) | $593,400 (+57.78%) Land $147,900 Building $445,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,965.00 | $376,100 Land $102,200 Building $273,900 | |
| 2021 | $400,000 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 | WHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS serves 14,272 people · EPA ID WI2410597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH SHORE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 773 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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