Dane County property record for 130 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,023 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-1807-1 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-1807-1 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,023 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,750 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,273 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 727 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,598 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 78.9 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Deck Area | 528 sqft |
| Patio Area | 528 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 130 MERLHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-4913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF LOT 802 EIGHTH ADDITION TO SUNSET VILLAGE, BEG ON W LN LOT 802 402 FT S FROM NW COR THEREOF, TH S 41 DEG 59 MIN E 135.5 FT TO POB OF TH IS DESC, TH N 48 DEG 58 MIN E 132 FT TO SWLY LN OF MERLHAM DR, TH S & SELY ALG M ERLHAM D |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Quarter | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 802 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Hill Farms Historic District listed 2015 · 820 contributing resources · NRIS 15000402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
130 Merlham Dr is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5233, MADISON, WI 53705-0233 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266116016 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005294809 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 130 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4913 |
| Document Number | 0006116016 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266116016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | ESSENTIAL TITLE SERVICES LLC, ESSENTIAL TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $110,595.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
The 2025 property tax bill for 130 Merlham Dr was $9,323, up 11.1% from the year before.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,323.00 (+11.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $519,300 Land $212,600 Building $306,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,394.00 | $494,100 (+9.38%) | |
| 2023 | $449,200 Land $193,300 Building $255,900 | $451,730 | |
| 2022 | $7,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 130 Merlham Dr 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 130 Merlham Dr 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 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 | MADISON WATER UTILITY serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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