Milwaukee County property record for 823 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,089 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,270,700 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $28,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0213-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0213-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,089 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,659 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,129 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 559 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,570 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,085 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 823 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 11 LOT 47, LOT 48, W 8 LOT 49 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 | 47-49 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
823 E Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SECURANT BK&TR |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMMERCE STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202011007583 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000754333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0011007583 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11007583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,812.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0011007584 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11007584 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0010844610 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10844610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175353, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 10844611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10844611 |
| Name | SECURANT BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILWAUKEEE, WI 53216 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0010725874 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10725874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 823 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5353 |
| Document Number | 0010725875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10725875 |
| Name | COMMERCE STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 823 E Sylvan Ave was $28,398, up 225.6% 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 | $28,398.00 (+225.55%) | $1,289,000 Land $232,400 Building $1,056,600 | |
| 2024 | $8,723.00 | ||
| 2022 | $19,332.00 | $1,018,400 Land $130,600 Building $887,800 | |
| 2021 | $1,083,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 823 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 823 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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