Milwaukee County property record for 701 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $12,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Construction Loan Dec 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0203-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0203-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,819 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 367 sqft |
| Basement Area | 918 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980203000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | STONE & THOMAS SUBD. BEING IDLEWILD NO. 3 N 90 LOT 31, N 90 OF W 20 LOT 32 BLK. 10 & S 20 OF VAC STREET ADJ. |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & THOMAS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,32 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
701 E Sylvan Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2025.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610573713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011539205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011199553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11199553 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5351 |
| Document Number | 0011308821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11308821 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2063 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 701 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5351 |
| Document Number | 0011539205 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 11539205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 701 E Sylvan Ave was $12,043, up 226.2% from the year before.
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 | $12,043.00 (+226.19%) | $555,200 (-) Land $158,100 Building $397,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,692.00 | $555,200 Land $158,100 Building $397,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,745.00 | $312,700 Land $110,200 Building $202,500 | |
| 2021 | $332,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 E Sylvan 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 risk around 701 E Sylvan 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 | 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 | 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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