Milwaukee County property record for 538 E Linus St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 499-1815-000 |
| Primary APN | 499-1815-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,985 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 881 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 004991815000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E LINUS ST |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | J WILLIAMS SUBD IN NE 1/4 & NW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 BLOCK 1 W 30 LOT 25 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | J WILLIAMS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E LINUS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 538 E LINUS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011261495 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11261495 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | STURTEVANT, WI 53177 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 97 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2030 |
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 | $6,068.00 (-2.9%) | $308,400 (+6.86%) Land $79,200 Building $229,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,249.00 (+12.55%) | $288,600 (+23.76%) Land $52,900 Building $235,700 | $319,813 (+14.14%) |
| 2023 | $280,200 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,552.00 | $233,200 Land $52,900 Building $180,300 | $233,200 Land $52,900 Building $180,300 |
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 |
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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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: PCs for People, Verizon.
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