Dane County property record for 1402 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 36.5 acres (1,592,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-154-0101-5 |
| Primary APN | 0709-154-0101-5 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,592,554 sqft (36.5 acres) |
|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1402 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53706 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | T7N R9E, SEC 14, PART OF SW 1/4, SEC 15 PART OF SE 1/4, A PARCEL OF LAND BELONGI NG TO THE UNIV OF WIS BOUNDED BY LAKE |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
1402 Observatory Dr, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2013.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 N PARK ST # 6101, 6101, MADISON, WI 53715-1218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 5033716 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 1402 Observatory Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1402 Observatory 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 96% of the US · lower than 90% 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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