Dane County property record for 1821 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI 53711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,465 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,978 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-223-4006-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-223-4006-6 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,465 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 659 sqft |
| Basement Area | 870 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 238 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1821 VILAS AVE |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53711-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | WINGRA PARK, LOT 6, BLOCK 22 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINGRA PARK |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wingra Park Historic District listed 1999 · 295 contributing resources · NRIS 99001257 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1821 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 5478107 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1821 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-2231 |
| Document Number | 0005478107 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5478107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,860.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8617 MESSERSCHMIDT DR VERONA WI 535938989, VERONA, WI 53593-8989 |
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $866,000 (+10.01%) Land $279,000 Building $587,000 | ||
| 2024 | $14,978.00 (+7.39%) | $866,000 | |
| 2023 | $787,200 Land $253,600 Building $533,600 | ||
| 2022 | $13,947.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 88% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 681 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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