Milwaukee County property record for 521 E Potter Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,900 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0034-000 |
| Primary APN | 500-0034-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 005000034000 |
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| Street Address | 521 E POTTER AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | ACHENBACHS SUBD IN NE 1/4 & NW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 LOT 35 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACHENBACHS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 17900 |
521 E Potter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20038653605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5689 / 1137 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011439908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 521 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2119 |
| Document Number | 0011439908 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11439908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Potter Ave was $3,836, up 10.6% 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 | $3,836.00 (+10.61%) | $201,100 (+20.2%) Land $68,300 Building $132,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,468.00 | $167,300 Land $45,600 Building $121,700 | |
| 2023 | $162,000 (+20.18%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,209.00 | $134,800 Land $45,600 Building $89,200 | $134,800 Land $45,600 Building $89,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 E Potter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 521 E Potter 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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