Milwaukee County property record for 708 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0433-000 |
| Primary APN | 500-0433-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 005000433000 |
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| Street Address | 708 E RUSSELL AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53207-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | OTJEN BROS SUBD IN NE 1/4 & NW 1/4 SEC 9-6-22 BLOCK 3 LOT 9 & E 10 LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 60N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTJEN BROS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 17900 |
708 E Russell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011612387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 708 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2144 |
| Document Number | 0011612387 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611612387 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 708 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2144 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 708 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2144 |
| Document Number | 0011374293 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11374293 |
| 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 | 708 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2144 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 E Russell Ave was $6,087.
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 | $6,087.00 | $309,300 Land $76,500 Building $232,800 | |
| 2023 | $281,600 (+20.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,581.00 | $234,400 Land $51,000 Building $183,400 | $234,400 Land $51,000 Building $183,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 E Russell 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 708 E Russell 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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