Milwaukee County property record for 618 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,119 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,347 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0224-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0224-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,119 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 915 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 294 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 915 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,904 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 413 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980224000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE CREST LOT 9 BLK. 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CREST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
618 E Birch Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011606583 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011109343 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11109343 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53217 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011220131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11220131 |
| Name | GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011220372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11220372 |
| Name | GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5315 |
| Document Number | 0011606583 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611606583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 618 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5315 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 E Birch Ave was $13,347.
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Whitefish Bay Village |
| Unified School District | Whitefish Bay School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,347.00 | $613,700 (-) Land $169,700 Building $444,000 | |
| 2024 | $613,700 Land $169,700 Building $444,000 | ||
| 2022 | $7,291.00 | $393,000 Land $126,400 Building $266,600 | |
| 2021 | $417,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 618 E Birch 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.
Wildfire risk around 618 E Birch 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS serves 14,272 people · EPA ID WI2410597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH SHORE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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 773 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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