Milwaukee County property record for 729 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,897 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,629 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0207-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0207-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,897 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,885 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980207000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 729 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 E 10 LOT 37, LOT 38, W 10 LOT 39 BLK. 10 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ SAID LOTS & PART OF ST VAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & THOMAS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 10,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-39 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
729 E Sylvan Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5351 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000715767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 729 E Sylvan Ave was $11,629, 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 | $11,629.00 (+226.2%) | $536,600 Land $237,200 Building $299,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,565.00 | ||
| 2022 | $7,216.00 | $389,100 Land $132,000 Building $257,100 | |
| 2021 | $413,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 729 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 729 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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