Milwaukee County property record for 829 831 E Townsend St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 281-1737-000 |
| Primary APN | 281-1737-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,320 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 829 E TOWNSEND ST, 831 |
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| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53212-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT4 |
| Legal Description | MC LARENS SUBD NO 1,(WM P) IN SW 1/4 SEC 9-7-22 BLOCK 2 E 24 LOT 19 & W 12 LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC LARENS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MILWAUKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
829 831 E Townsend St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 831 E TOWNSEND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20038590459 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5641 / 2344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 829 831 E TOWNSEND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212 |
| Document Number | 0010801145 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 E TOWNSEND ST MILWAUKEE WI 532121723, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1723 |
| Document Number | 0010801145 |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10801145 |
| Name | UW CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 6, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 829 831 E Townsend St was $6,661, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Milwaukee City |
| Unified School District | Milwaukee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,661.00 (+5.25%) | $336,900 Land $42,500 Building $294,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,329.00 | ||
| 2023 | $310,700 (+20.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,157.00 | $258,600 Land $46,600 Building $212,000 | $258,600 Land $46,600 Building $212,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 831 E Townsend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 829 831 E Townsend St 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 | MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS serves 626,000 people · EPA ID WI2410100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 886 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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