542 E Van Beck Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Property Records

Milwaukee County property record for 542 E Van Beck Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.301 acres (13,120 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$7,761 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`581-9957-100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`581-9957-100`
Alternative APNs	`005819957100X` `005819957100`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,306 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,306 sqft
Basement Area	1,306 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stone
Lot Area	13,120 sqft (0.301 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	535 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	005819957100
Street Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE
City	MILWAUKEE
State	WI
Zip	53207-4460
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS6
Legal Description	LANDS IN NW 1/4 SEC 21-6-22 COM 474 W & 172 S OF NE COR 1/4 SEC- TH S 169- TH W 115.94- TH NWLY ON CUR 36.64- TH NELY 195.69 TO BEG & TRIA IN NW COR LOT 1 BLK 3 INDIAN MOUNDS NO 3 BEING 60 ON N LI- 57.68 ON SLY LI & 9.36 ON W LI
Legal Range	22E
Legal Township	06N
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	INDIAN MOUNDS
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Township / Civil Division	MILWAUKEE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	20900

Owner

542 E Van Beck Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.

Source: Milwaukee County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 26, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 15, 2026	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jan 26, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 11, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Dec 12, 2025
Transfer Doc	0011572379
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2026
Property Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460
Document Number	0011572379
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2025
Instrument	11572379
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust

January 2026: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jan 15, 2026
Property Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460
Document Number	0011570225
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2025
Instrument	11570225
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2026
Property Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460
Document Number	0011572379
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2025
Instrument	11572379
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MILWAUKEE WI
Property Address	542 E VAN BECK AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-4460
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0010793027
Date	Jul 11, 2018
Instrument	10793027

Lender

Name	BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60690

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 9, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 E Van Beck Ave was $7,761, up 7.3% from the year before.

Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Wisconsin
County	Milwaukee County
Municipality	Milwaukee City
Unified School District	Milwaukee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,761.00 (+7.34%)	$389,800 (+17.62%) Land $84,200 Building $305,600
2024	$7,230.00	$331,400 Land $46,700 Building $284,700	$367,243 (+10.62%)
2023			$332,000 (+20.16%)
2022	$6,578.00	$276,300 Land $42,400 Building $233,900	$276,300 Land $42,400 Building $233,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 542 E Van Beck 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	1 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 542 E Van Beck Ave 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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