Milwaukee County property record for 519 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,844 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0450-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0450-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,764 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 181980450000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 519 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 34 BLK. 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CREST |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
519 E Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2000.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007884480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 519 E Birch Ave was $15,844, up 279% 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 | $15,844.00 (+279.04%) | $626,300 (-) Land $165,700 Building $460,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,180.00 | $626,300 Land $165,700 Building $460,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,431.00 | $452,200 Land $125,100 Building $327,100 | |
| 2021 | $480,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 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 519 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures