Building Info

Milwaukee Tool downtown office. Rendering by Stephen Perry Smith Architects.
  • Address:
    501 W. Michigan St.
  • Taxkey:
    3610814122
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $5,108,700
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $47,314,200
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $52,422,900
  • Assesment Year:
    2023
  • Year Built:

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Eyes on Milwaukee

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Building data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024

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