1251 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Property Records

Dane County property record for 1251 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Square Footage1,822 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size3,010 sqft (0.069 acres)
Tax Bill$3,335.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Dane County records · APN 0709-131-0520-5

Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4533 ELLINGTON WAY, MIDDLETON, WI 53562-4914
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 01, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
HOME SAVINGS BANK FSB
Apr 01, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
HOME SAVINGS BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateApr 01, 2022
Property Address1251 E JOHNSON ST, MADISON, WI 53703
Document Number0005823180
Instrument DateMar 31, 2022
Instrument5823180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,002.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005823181
DateApr 01, 2022
Instrument5823181
Lender
NameHOME SAVINGS BANK FSB
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateApr 01, 2022
Property Address1251 E JOHNSON ST, MADISON, WI 53703
Document Number0005823180
Instrument DateMar 31, 2022
Instrument5823180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,002.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005823181
DateApr 01, 2022
Instrument5823181
Lender
NameHOME SAVINGS BANK FSB
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,335.00 (+16.12%)$183,700 (+1%) Land $30,000 Building $153,700
2024$2,872.00 (-31.21%)$167,000 (-) Land $30,000 Building $137,000$167,000 (-0.56%)
2023$167,000 Land $30,000 Building $137,000$167,940
2022$4,175.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Dane County (55025C), updated September 20, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-131-0520-5

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Building Area1,822 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,822 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,888 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionFlat Roof Construction
Roof MaterialBuiltup (layered Asphalt) Roof
Lot Area3,010 sqft (0.069 acres)
DrivewayDriveway Asphalt

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemWindow A/C Cooling
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1251 E JOHNSON ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53703
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL PLAT, AKA FARWELLS REPLAT, BLK 194, NE 18 FT OF NW 94 FT OF LOT 8 & SW 14 FT OF NW 94 FT OF LOT 9.
Legal Range09E
Legal Township07N
Legal Section13
Legal Quarter1
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT, AKA FARWELLS REPLAT, BLK
Legal Block194
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionDANE WI
Minor Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3009
Census Tract1804

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