Milwaukee County property record for 809 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,789 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $18,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0211-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0211-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,789 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,657 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 868 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 21 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980211000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | STONE & THOMAS SUBD. BEING IDLEWILD NO. 3 E 20 LOT 44 ANDALL OF LOT 45 BLK. 10 AND PT OF VAC ST ADJ ON N |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & THOMAS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44,45 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
809 E Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO BANK NA |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20018071563 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0011428951 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11428951 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0010950298 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 809 E SYLVAN AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175353, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0010950298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10950298 |
| Name | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 809 E Sylvan Ave was $18,799, up 225.8% 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 | $18,799.00 (+225.81%) | $858,300 Land $222,800 Building $635,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,770.00 | ||
| 2022 | $9,952.00 | $531,200 Land $129,700 Building $401,500 | |
| 2021 | $564,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 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 809 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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