Jefferson County property record for 538 Milwaukee Ave E, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.791 acres (34,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,300 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 226-0514-0324-070 |
| Primary APN | 226-0514-0324-070 |
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| Lot Area | 34,456 sqft (0.791 acres) |
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| Street Address | 538 MILWAUKEE AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT ATKINSON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53538-2364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7,8 & 9, KOESTER SUBD. EX PT IN TOWN OF KOSHKONONG. |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | KOESTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT ATKINSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 101500 |
538 Milwaukee Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 538 MILWAUKEE AVE E, FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-2364 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BADGER BANK |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1226733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WI |
| Property Address | 538 MILWAUKEE AVE E, FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-2364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001436523 |
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| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1436523 |
| Name | BADGER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WI |
| Property Address | 538 MILWAUKEE AVE E, FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-2364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001458550 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1458550 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Milwaukee Ave E was $6,482 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fort Atkinson City |
| Unified School District | Fort Atkinson School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $306,400 Land $72,000 Building $234,400 | $365,800 |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 Homeowner's exemption | $306,400 Land $72,000 Building $234,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Milwaukee Ave E in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 538 Milwaukee Ave E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | FORT ATKINSON WATERWORKS serves 12,390 people · EPA ID WI1280103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 13 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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