Milwaukee County property record for 521 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,941 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-0321-000 |
| Primary APN | 505-0321-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,941 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 861 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 005050321000 |
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| Street Address | 521 E RUSSELL AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | HUMBOLDT PARK IN SW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 BLOCK 3 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMBOLDT PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 18400 |
521 E Russell Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20048894886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 521 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011408228 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11408228 |
| Name | CITY OF WILWAUKEE |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Russell Ave was $4,570, up 16.2% 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 | $4,570.00 (+16.2%) | $236,400 Land $80,600 Building $155,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,933.00 | ||
| 2023 | $179,000 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,547.00 | $149,000 Land $29,000 Building $120,000 | $149,000 Land $29,000 Building $120,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 E Russell 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 521 E Russell 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 |
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| 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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