Milwaukee County property record for 216 E Garfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2025 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 353-0140-111 |
| Primary APN | 353-0140-111 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 641 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,625 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53212-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | SHERMANS ADDN IN NE 1/4 SEC 20-7-22 BLOCK 2 E 35 (S 1/2 LOT 14 & LOT 15) |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERMANS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Brewers Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1995 · 130 contributing resources · NRIS 95000449 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
216 E Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1997.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU OF NEW BERLIN |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU OF NEW BERLIN |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007393709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011332226 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11332226 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU OF NEW BERLIN |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011554040 |
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| Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11554040 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU OF NEW BERLIN |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0011002674 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE MILWAUKEE WI 532123302, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0011002674 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11002674 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW BERLIN, WI 53151-0870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010765438 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE MILWAUKEE WI 532123302, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010765438 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10765438 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010645727 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE MILWAUKEE WI 532123302, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010645727 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10645727 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW BERLIN, WI 53151-0870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010645724 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 216 E GARFIELD AVE MILWAUKEE WI 532123302, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3302 |
| Document Number | 0010645724 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10645724 |
| Name | LANDMARK CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW BERLIN, WI 53151-0870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 216 E Garfield Ave was $5,468.
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 | $5,468.00 | $269,000 Land $48,500 Building $220,500 | |
| 2023 | $246,700 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,888.00 | $205,300 Land $16,100 Building $189,200 | $205,300 Land $16,100 Building $189,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 E Garfield 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 216 E Garfield 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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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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