Milwaukee County property record for 537 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,187 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-0317-000 |
| Primary APN | 505-0317-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,187 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 933 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 005050317000 |
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| Street Address | 537 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 E 35 LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMBOLDT PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 18400 |
537 E Russell Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EDUCATORS CU |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EDUCATORS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201810813525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 537 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011098820 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11098820 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JANESVILLE, WI 53545 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 537 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2124 |
| Document Number | 0010813525 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10813525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $807.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1222 LINDEN LN KANSASVILLE WI 531399794, KANSASVILLE, WI 53139-9794 |
| Document Number | 10813526 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10813526 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MOUNT PLEASANT, WI 53177 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 E Russell Ave was $8,488, down 0.8% 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 | $8,488.00 (-0.84%) | $412,200 Land $81,900 Building $330,300 | |
| 2024 | $8,560.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,900 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,716.00 | $282,100 Land $29,500 Building $252,600 | $282,100 Land $29,500 Building $252,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 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 537 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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