438 E Wilson St, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 438 E Wilson St, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.079 acres (3,450 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$350,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$7,580 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`499-1611-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`499-1611-000`
Alternative APNs	`0049916110005` `004991611000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,695 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	943 sqft
Upper Floors Area	752 sqft
Basement Area	943 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,450 sqft (0.079 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	438 E WILSON ST
City	MILWAUKEE
State	WI
Zip	53207-1634
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RT4
Legal Description	CATHERINE WILLIAMS SUBD IN NW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 BLOCK 1 LOT 12 BID #44
Legal Range	22E
Legal Township	60N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	CATHERINE WILLIAMS SUBD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil Division	MILWAUKEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	17900

Owner

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1610 N JACKSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-2004
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 6, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 7, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202311342099
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Property Address	438 E WILSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1634
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0011286268
Date	Sep 23, 2022
Instrument	11286268

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2023
Property Address	438 E WILSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1634
Document Number	0011342099
Instrument Date	May 31, 2023
Instrument	11342099
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,050.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1610 N JACKSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-2004

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2021
Property Address	438 E WILSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1634
Document Number	0011172571
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2021
Instrument	11172571
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026
Title Company	KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$792.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	438 E WILSON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1634

Mortgage

Document Number	0011172572
Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	11172572

Lender

Name	GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of August 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Wisconsin
County	Milwaukee County
Municipality	Milwaukee City
Unified School District	Milwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,580.00 (+16.44%)	$381,100 (+91.22%) Land $72,400 Building $308,700
2024	$6,510.00 (+39.88%)
2023			$239,500 (+20.17%)
2022	$4,654.00	$199,300 Land $48,300 Building $151,000	$199,300 Land $48,300 Building $151,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: PCs for People, Verizon.

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