Dane County property record for 1909 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI 53711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,997 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,920 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-223-4102-2 |
| Primary APN | 0709-223-4102-2 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,997 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| 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 |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 340 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 472 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1909 VILAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53711-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | WINGRA PARK, LOT 2, BLOCK 23 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINGRA PARK |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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.
1909 Vilas Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1909 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005744452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1909 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-2233 |
| Document Number | 0005744452 |
| Map Reference | DD 218 PG 219 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5744452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1909 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-2233 |
| Document Number | 0005554971 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5554971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1909 VILAS AVE MADISON WI 537112233, MADISON, WI 53711-2233 |
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 | $919,200 Land $279,000 Building $640,200 | ||
| 2024 | $15,920.00 | $919,200 | |
| 2023 | $925,100 Land $253,600 Building $671,500 | ||
| 2022 | $16,454.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1909 Vilas Ave 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 1909 Vilas 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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