Milwaukee County property record for 940 E Colfax Pl, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,267 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,468 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-0059-000 |
| Primary APN | 202-0059-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,027 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 727 sqft |
| Basement Area | 727 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 182020059000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 E COLFAX PL |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | FRED G ISENRINGS SUBD LOT 29 & W 10 LOT 30 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | D G ISENRINGS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29,30 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 E COLFAX PL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19977426551 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4147 / 1290 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008349319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,468.00 (+226.83%) | $349,900 (+43.46%) Land $92,400 Building $257,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,285.00 (-48.3%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,420.00 | $243,900 Land $76,000 Building $167,900 | |
| 2021 | $259,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 758 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures