Dane County property record for 1928 Commonwealth Ave, Madison, WI 53726
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,721 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-223-0607-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-223-0607-6 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,088 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 140 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1928 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53726-3932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C3 |
| Legal Description | COMMONWEALTH AVE REPLAT OF LOTS 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, BLK 3, ALL OF BLOCK 7, EXCEP T 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 | 4,7 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| 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.
1928 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1928 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-3932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 0095364440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 1928 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-3932 |
| Document Number | 0005535927 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1928 COMMONWEALTH AVE MADISON WI 537263932, MADISON, WI 53726-3932 |
| Document Number | 0005535927 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5535927 |
| Name | UW CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $505,100 Land $147,300 Building $357,800 | ||
| 2024 | $8,721.00 | $505,100 | |
| 2023 | $459,200 Land $133,900 Building $325,300 | ||
| 2022 | $7,834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1928 Commonwealth 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 1928 Commonwealth 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 |
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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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