Milwaukee County property record for 843 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,434 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,200 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $26,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0117-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0117-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,434 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,928 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 317 sqft |
| Canopy | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980117000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 843 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 10, LOT 11 BLK. 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
843 E Birch Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4870 N DIVERSEY BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5919 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL CU |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311355131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 843 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011590980 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611590980 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 843 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011590980, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611590980 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 843 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011355131 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11355131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,640.60 |
| 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 | 4870 N DIVERSEY BLVD # D, D, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5919 |
| Document Number | 0011355132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11355132 |
| Name | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 843 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011026187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11026187 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 50018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 843 E Birch Ave was $26,987, up 355.8% 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 | $26,987.00 (+355.78%) | $1,225,700 (+39.25%) Land $283,500 Building $942,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,921.00 | $880,200 Land $283,500 Building $596,700 | |
| 2022 | $10,909.00 | $580,900 Land $187,500 Building $393,400 | |
| 2021 | $617,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 843 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 843 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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