Milwaukee County property record for 895 E Birch Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,006 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $19,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage May 2022 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-0123-000 |
| Primary APN | 198-0123-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,370 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,080 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 895 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 23, EXC ELY 1.42 ON N BY 1.29 ON S OF BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
895 E Birch Ave is held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201810784561 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011094853 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011082337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11082337 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011243520 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11243520 |
| Name | THE EQUITABLE BANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0011094853 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11094853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010784561 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10784561 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,755.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 895 E BIRCH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5360 |
| Document Number | 0010784562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10784562 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 895 E Birch Ave was $19,766, up 225.7% 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 | $19,766.00 (+225.74%) | $901,700 Land $223,000 Building $678,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,068.00 | ||
| 2022 | $10,470.00 | $558,100 Land $163,500 Building $394,600 | |
| 2021 | $593,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 895 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 895 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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