Dane County property record for 1601 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI 53716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,558 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-151-0106-8 |
| Primary APN | 0710-151-0106-8 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,484 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,600 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1601 ELLEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53716-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR-C1 |
| Legal Description | MEEK-BROWNE SUBD, LOT 72 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Quarter | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEEK-BROWNE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
1601 Ellen Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 ELLEN AVE, MADISON, WI 53716-1911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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 |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266129754 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005986306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1601 ELLEN AVE, MADISON, WI 53716-1911 |
| Document Number | 0006129754 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266129754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $109,080.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 ELLEN AVE, MADISON, WI 53716-1911 |
| Document Number | 0006129755, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266129755 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1601 ELLEN AVE, MADISON, WI 53716-1911 |
| Document Number | 0005952549 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5952549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Ellen Ave was $5,558, up 14.4% 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 | $5,558.00 (+14.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $317,500 Land $82,200 Building $235,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,857.00 | $294,300 (+8.87%) | |
| 2023 | $268,800 (+15.32%) Land $75,100 Building $193,700 | $270,314 | |
| 2022 | $4,256.00 (+5.19%) | $233,100 Land $65,100 Building $168,000 | |
| 2021 | $4,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 Ellen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 1601 Ellen Ave 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 462 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 / 35 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Four Lakes Broadband, Verizon.
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