Milwaukee County property record for 1916 E Hillcrest Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 540-0872-000 |
| Primary APN | 540-0872-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1916 E HILLCREST AVE |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT3 |
| Legal Description | MILW SAV & INV ASSN SUBD NO 4 IN NW 1/4 SEC 15-6-22 BLOCK 4 LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILW SAV & INV ASSN SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
1916 E Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1916 E HILLCREST AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010940193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007309709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1916 E HILLCREST AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0011149281 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11149281 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1916 E HILLCREST AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2930 |
| Document Number | 0010940193 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10940193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $414.00 |
| 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 | 1916 E HILLCREST AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2930 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0010940194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10940194 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1916 E Hillcrest Ave was $4,277.
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 | $4,277.00 | $222,300 Land $72,000 Building $150,300 | |
| 2023 | $196,800 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,900.00 | $163,800 Land $43,400 Building $120,400 | $163,800 Land $43,400 Building $120,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1916 E Hillcrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1916 E Hillcrest 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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