Dane County property record for 1917 Commonwealth Ave, Madison, WI 53726
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,931 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $447,500 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $12,402 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-223-1104-1 |
| Primary APN | 0709-223-1104-1 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,931 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 743 sqft |
| Basement Area | 743 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,628 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 299 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1917 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53726-3931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | COMMONWEALTH AVE REPLAT OF LOTS 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 BLK 3, ALL OF BLOCK 7, EXCEPT LOT 4 AND BLOCKS 8, 11 & 12 WEST LAWN, BLK |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMMONWEALTH AVE REPLAT OF LOTS 9, 10 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Lawn Heights Historic District listed 1998 · 378 contributing resources · NRIS 98000223 |
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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 File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1917 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-3931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 4334476 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $720,500 (+1%) Land $168,900 Building $551,600 | ||
| 2024 | $12,402.00 (+9.46%) | $720,500 | |
| 2023 | $655,000 Land $153,500 Building $501,500 | ||
| 2022 | $11,330.00 |
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 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 |
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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 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband, T-Mobile.
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