Milwaukee County property record for 942 E Sylvan Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,972 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (17,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 199-0151-000 |
| Primary APN | 199-0151-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,564 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,486 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 17,000 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181990151000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 942 E SYLVAN AVE |
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | STONE & THOMAS SUBD. BEING IDLEWILD NO. 2 LOTS 17 & 18 BLK.4 & PT OF ST VAC ADJ SAID LOTS |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & THOMAS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
942 E Sylvan Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 942 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010806180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 942 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0010708603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10708603 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 942 E Sylvan Ave was $15,268, up 226% 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 | $15,268.00 (+225.96%) | $699,900 Land $332,500 Building $367,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,684.00 | ||
| 2022 | $7,404.00 | $398,900 Land $234,900 Building $164,000 | |
| 2021 | $424,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 942 E Sylvan 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.
The area around 942 E Sylvan Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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