Racine County property record for 700 Melvin Ave, Racine, WI 53402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,364 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,636 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Loan Modification Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 276 000004338016 |
| Primary APN | 276 000004338016 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Lot Area | 8,364 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 82.1 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 700 MELVIN AVE |
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| City | RACINE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53402-4063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BLK 2 WILLMOR TERRACE LOT 16 + E 1/2 LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLMOR TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RACINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
700 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Racine County records, as of March 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202540329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Property Address | 700 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002573344 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 700 MELVIN AVE RACINE WI 534024063, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002573344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2573344 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 700 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002540329 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2540329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $505.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 700 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002540330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2540330 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 Melvin Ave was $6,636 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Racine County assessment roll, as of March 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Racine County |
| Municipality | Racine City |
| Unified School District | Racine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,636.00 Homeowner's exemption | $284,300 Land $27,500 Building $256,800 | $303,561 Land $29,363 Building $274,198 |
| 2023 | $5,290.00 (-9.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $220,000 (+1%) Land $27,500 Building $192,500 | $243,648 (+1%) Land $30,456 Building $213,192 |
| 2022 | $5,859.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 Land $27,500 Building $172,500 | $221,498 Land $30,456 Building $191,042 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 Melvin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 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.
The area around 700 Melvin 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 | RACINE WATERWORKS serves 105,100 people · EPA ID WI2520062 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1,031 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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