Milwaukee County property record for 840 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,563 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $24,714 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0096-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0096-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,563 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,050 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980096000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | LAKE FOREST PARK LOT 25 BLK. 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
840 E Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Feb 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPOWER CU |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPOWER CU |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPOWER CU |
| May 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JOHNSON BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611636352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010603695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0011636352 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611636352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $499,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0011636352, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611636352 |
| Name | FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011219852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11219852 |
| Name | EMPOWER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53214 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010920465 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175359, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010920465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10920465 |
| Name | EMPOWER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST ALLIS, WI 53214 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 27, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010920466 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175359, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010920466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10920466 |
| Name | EMPOWER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST ALLIS, WI 53214 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 27, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010780621 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10780621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,444.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5359 |
| Document Number | 0010780622 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10780622 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 840 E Birch Ave was $24,714, 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 | $24,714.00 (+225.61%) | $1,123,700 Land $190,600 Building $933,100 | |
| 2024 | $7,590.00 | ||
| 2022 | $13,995.00 | $741,200 Land $150,600 Building $590,600 | |
| 2021 | $788,100 |
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 840 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 840 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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