Racine County property record for 816 Melvin Ave, Racine, WI 53402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,576 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,900 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 276 000004338024 |
| Primary APN | 276 000004338024 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,576 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 54.7 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 816 MELVIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RACINE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53402-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BLK 2 WILLMOR TERRACE LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLMOR TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RACINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
816 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Racine County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 816 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242672435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002668536 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 816 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4230 |
| Document Number | 0002672435 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2672435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $512.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 816 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4230 |
| Document Number | 0002672436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2672436 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RACINE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 816 MELVIN AVE, RACINE, WI 53402-4230 |
| Document Number | 0002668536 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2668536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Melvin Ave was $4,210 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 | $4,210.00 Homeowner's exemption | $155,300 Land $18,300 Building $137,000 | $165,821 Land $19,540 Building $146,281 |
| 2023 | $2,829.00 (+8.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,000 (+1%) Land $18,300 Building $102,700 | $134,006 (+1%) Land $20,267 Building $113,739 |
| 2022 | $2,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,000 Land $18,300 Building $91,700 | $121,824 Land $20,267 Building $101,557 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 816 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 816 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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