Milwaukee County property record for 437 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,719 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-0329-000 |
| Primary APN | 505-0329-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,489 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 4,380 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 005050329000 |
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| Street Address | 437 E RUSSELL AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | HUMBOLDT PARK IN SW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 BLOCK 4 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMBOLDT PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 18400 |
437 E Russell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20079411684 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009395871 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 E Russell Ave was $5,719.
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 | $5,719.00 | $291,600 Land $82,300 Building $209,300 | |
| 2023 | $261,100 (+20.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,173.00 | $217,300 Land $29,600 Building $187,700 | $217,300 Land $29,600 Building $187,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 E Russell 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 437 E Russell 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 719 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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