Milwaukee County property record for 817 E Sylvan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,245 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0212-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0212-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,245 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 403 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 899 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 8,085 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 355 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 817 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 LOT 46, W 19 LOT 47 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 | 46,47 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202211289205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 817 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011259216 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11259216 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 817 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0011289205 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11289205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,295.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 817 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0011289207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11289207 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 9.12% |
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 | $17,504.00 (+228.1%) | $800,200 (+0.68%) Land $232,400 Building $567,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,335.00 (-53.58%) | $794,800 (+30.04%) Land $232,400 Building $562,400 | |
| 2022 | $11,492.00 | $611,200 Land $130,600 Building $480,600 | |
| 2021 | $650,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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