Milwaukee County property record for 639 E Potter Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0017-000 |
| Primary APN | 500-0017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 3,420 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 005000017000 |
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| Street Address | 639 E POTTER AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | ACHENBACHS SUBD IN NE 1/4 & NW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACHENBACHS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 17900 |
639 E Potter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 639 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 639 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2116 |
| Document Number | 0011606965 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611606965 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 639 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2116 |
| Document Number | 0011606965, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611606965 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 639 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2116 |
| Document Number | 0011389944 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11389944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 639 E POTTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2116 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 639 E Potter Ave was $4,570.
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 | $4,570.00 | $236,400 Land $72,300 Building $164,100 | |
| 2023 | $213,600 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,233.00 | $177,800 Land $48,200 Building $129,600 | $177,800 Land $48,200 Building $129,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 639 E Potter 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 | 3 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.
The area around 639 E Potter 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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