Dane County property record for 1239 Wellesley Rd, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,327 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-163-1344-5 |
| Primary APN | 0709-163-1344-5 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,327 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REPLAT COLLEGE HILLS & 1ST ADDN LOT 14 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | REPLAT COLLEGE HILLS & 1ST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOREWOOD HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Hills Historic District listed 2002 · 114 contributing resources · NRIS 02001518 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1239 Wellesley Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MCFARLAND STATE BANK |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage MCFARLAND STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20175380440 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006086261 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Document Number | 0006086261 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6086261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005864741 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5864741 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005707003 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5707003 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005463407 |
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| Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5463407 |
| Name | MCFARLAND STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.88% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1239 WELLESLEY RD, MADISON, WI 53705-2231 |
| Document Number | 0005380440 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5380440 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005380441 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5380441 |
| Name | MCFARLAND STATE BANK |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1239 Wellesley Rd was $17,780.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Shorewood Hills Village |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,780.00 Homeowner's exemption | $809,000 Land $378,000 Building $431,000 | $1,146,500 |
| 2023 | $809,000 Land $378,000 Building $431,000 | $934,400 | |
| 2022 | $14,772.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1239 Wellesley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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.
Wildfire risk around 1239 Wellesley Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | SHOREWOOD HILLS WATERWORKS serves 1,670 people · EPA ID WI1130236 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from MADISON WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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