Milwaukee County property record for 837 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,524 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $48,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0116-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0116-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,463 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,585 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,869 sqft |
| Basement Area | 315 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE FOREST PARK E 25 LOT 9, W 25 LOT 10 BLK. 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
837 E Birch Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2026.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SUSAN TRAIN SCHMIDT 2020 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611577843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011577843 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 11577843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011353744 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11353744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,600.00 |
| 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 | 837 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011354086 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11354086 |
| Name | SUSAN TRAIN SCHMIDT 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 837 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011189271 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11189271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1010 W ARMOUR AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-2422 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 837 E Birch Ave was $48,950, up 225.1% 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 | $48,950.00 (+225.12%) | $2,200,000 (-) Land $189,000 Building $2,011,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,056.00 | $2,200,000 Land $189,000 Building $2,011,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,888.00 | $150,000 Land $150,000 | |
| 2021 | $159,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 837 E Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 837 E Birch 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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