Milwaukee County property record for 244 E Townsend St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,938 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,005 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 282-9971-000 |
| Primary APN | 282-9971-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,433 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 866 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,938 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 002829971000 |
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| Street Address | 244 E TOWNSEND ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53212-1581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | LANDS IN NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 8-7-22 LANDS BETW RIEDEBURGS SUBD-E KEEFE AVE-N RICHARDS-E TOWNSEND & N HUBBARD STS W 45.50 OF S 51.33 OF E 127.50 (EXC ALLEY) |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIEDEBURGS SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6900 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244A E TOWNSEND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1581 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20048739263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5782 / 2805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,005.00 (-5.27%) | $95,000 (+36.3%) Land $9,800 Building $85,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,228.00 (+154.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $83,700 (+20.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,659.00 | $69,700 Land $4,400 Building $65,300 | $69,700 Land $4,400 Building $65,300 |
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 |
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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 886 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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