Milwaukee County property record for 500 E Garfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 354-0030-100 |
| Primary APN | 354-0030-100 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 500 E GARFIELD AVE |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53212-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | PARK ADDN IN NW 1/4 SEC 21-7-22 BLOCK 2 W 63 (LOTS 13-14 & 15) |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-15 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
500 E Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010985255 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009933135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3410 |
| Document Number | 0010985255 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10985255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | 1ST SERVICE TITLE & CLOSING |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $306.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 500 E GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3410 |
| Document Number | 0010985256 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10985256 |
| Name | LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 E Garfield Ave was $3,362, up 12.9% 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 | $3,362.00 (+12.86%) | $166,100 Land $30,400 Building $135,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,979.00 | ||
| 2023 | $158,600 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,142.00 | $132,000 Land $18,000 Building $114,000 | $132,000 Land $18,000 Building $114,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 E Garfield 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 500 E Garfield 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 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 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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