Milwaukee County property record for 420 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,201 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale Oct 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0274-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0274-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,201 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,267 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,007 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,007 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 5,544 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE CREST LOT 21 BLK. 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CREST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
420 E Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UW CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111172040 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011459240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Number | 0011459240 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11459240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5167 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Number | 0011172040 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11172040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Number | 0011171978 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11171978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Number | 0010970681 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 420 E BIRCH AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175167, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5167 |
| Document Number | 0010970681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10970681 |
| Name | UW CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 420 E Birch Ave was $13,109, up 226.1% from the year before.
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 | $13,109.00 (+226.09%) | $603,000 (-) Land $159,400 Building $443,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 | $603,000 Land $159,400 Building $443,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,148.00 | $437,500 Land $122,700 Building $314,800 | |
| 2021 | $465,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 E Birch 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 420 E Birch 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 |
|---|
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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