Milwaukee County property record for 889 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,455 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $26,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0122-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0122-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,455 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,639 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 229 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,466 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 322 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 359 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181980122000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 889 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 LOT 21, LOT 22 BLK. 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
889 E Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HIAWATHA NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HIAWATHA NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKFIRST |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK FIRST NAT'L |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610564391 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009209970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011629735 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611629735 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011629735, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611629735 |
| Name | HIAWATHA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011146867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11146867 |
| Name | HIAWATHA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010905453 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175360, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010905453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10905453 |
| Name | BANKFIRST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANITOWOC, WI 54220-0010 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010725322 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 889 E BIRCH AVE WHITEFISH BAY WI 532175360, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010725322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10725322 |
| Name | BANK FIRST NAT'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANITOWOE, WI 54220 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 889 E Birch Ave was $26,513, 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 | $26,513.00 (+225.59%) | $1,204,400 Land $320,000 Building $884,400 | |
| 2024 | $8,143.00 | ||
| 2022 | $16,018.00 | $871,200 Land $225,000 Building $646,200 | |
| 2021 | $900,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 889 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 889 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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