Racine County property record for 718 Melvin Ave, Racine, WI 53402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,374 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 276 000004338019 |
| Primary APN | 276 000004338019 |
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| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1944 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 62.7 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 718 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 19 + W 8 FT LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILIMOR TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RACINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
718 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Racine County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 731 MAIN ST, RACINE, WI 53403-1278 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| May 19, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242676521 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002465072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 718 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002731595 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262731595 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0002731595, |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262731595 |
| Name | EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 419 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2061 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 718 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002672497 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2672497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 718 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 718 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4063 |
| Document Number | 0002465071 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2465071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 718 Melvin Ave was $5,075 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 | $5,075.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,400 Land $21,000 Building $197,400 | $233,196 Land $22,423 Building $210,773 |
| 2023 | $4,022.00 (+8.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,000 (+9.74%) Land $21,000 Building $148,000 | $187,166 (+9.74%) Land $23,257 Building $163,909 |
| 2022 | $3,712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,000 Land $21,000 Building $133,000 | $170,553 Land $23,257 Building $147,296 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 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 718 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 |
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| 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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