Milwaukee County property record for 511 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0451-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0451-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,885 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 943 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 783 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980451000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE CREST LOT 35 BLK. 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CREST |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201810788255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010668160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10668160 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010893550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10893550 |
| Name | WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53008 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010958567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10958567 |
| Name | WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53008 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011056867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11056867 |
| Name | WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53008 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5314 |
| Document Number | 0010788255 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10788255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5314 |
| Document Number | 0010788256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10788256 |
| Name | PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
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 | $14,027.00 (+226.06%) | $644,200 (-) Land $159,400 Building $484,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,302.00 (-46.49%) | $644,200 (+49.15%) Land $159,400 Building $484,800 | |
| 2022 | $8,040.00 | $431,900 Land $122,700 Building $309,200 | |
| 2021 | $459,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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