Milwaukee County property record for 2525 W Plainfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 879 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 577-0631-000 |
| Primary APN | 577-0631-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 879 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 879 sqft |
| Basement Area | 879 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,667 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 005770631000 |
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| Street Address | 2525 W PLAINFIELD AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53221-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6 |
| Legal Description | CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO 6188 IN NW 1/4 SEC 19-6-22 PARCEL 1 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFIED SURV MAP 6188 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 21300 |
2525 W Plainfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2525 W PLAINFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-1921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611578931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009302961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2525 W PLAINFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-1921 |
| Document Number | 0011578931 |
| Map Reference | DOC 7178861 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 11578931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2525 W PLAINFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-1921 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2525 W Plainfield Ave was $4,352, up 5% from the year before.
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 | $4,352.00 (+4.99%) | $213,400 (+15.6%) Land $67,500 Building $145,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,145.00 | $184,600 Land $43,800 Building $140,800 | $204,565 (+8.64%) |
| 2023 | $188,300 (+20.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,731.00 | $156,700 Land $43,800 Building $112,900 | $156,700 Land $43,800 Building $112,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2525 W Plainfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 2525 W Plainfield 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 355 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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