1931 Rowley Ave, Madison, WI 53726 Property Records

Dane County property record for 1931 Rowley Ave, Madison, WI 53726

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 2,850 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$685,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$16,729 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-223-0603-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-223-0603-4

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,850 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area924 sqft
2nd Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area884 sqft
Finished Basement662 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,998 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainWooded
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area109 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area354 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1931 ROWLEY AVE
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53726-4139
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTR-C3
Legal DescriptionWEST LAWN, BLK 7, LOT 4
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionWEST LAWN, BLK 7
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract901

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the West Lawn Heights Historic District
listed 1998 · 378 contributing resources · NRIS 98000223

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1931 Rowley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.

Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1931 ROWLEY AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-4139
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 9, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
Apr 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNIVERSITY/WI CU
Jun 4, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
UNIVERSITY/WI CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 5, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number5493107
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address1931 ROWLEY AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-4139
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005748842
DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument5748842
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address1931 ROWLEY AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-4139
Document Number0005580022
Instrument DateApr 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1931 ROWLEY AVE MADISON WI 537264139, MADISON, WI 53726-4139

Mortgage

Document Number0005580022
DateApr 21, 2020
Instrument5580022
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY/WI CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744-4963
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 20, 2035

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJun 4, 2019
Property Address1931 ROWLEY AVE, MADISON, WI 53726-4139
Document Number0005493107
Instrument DateMay 30, 2019
Instrument5493107
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2019
Title CompanyKNIGHT BARRY TITLE SERVICES LLC, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,055.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1816 KEYES AVE MADISON WI 537112006, MADISON, WI 53711-2006

Mortgage

Document Number5493108
DateJun 4, 2019
Instrument5493108
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY/WI CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744-4963
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 3, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$964,900 Land $203,300 Building $761,600
2024$16,729.00$964,900
2023$877,200 Land $184,800 Building $692,400
2022$15,297.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1931 Rowley 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 1931 Rowley 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMADISON WATER UTILITY
serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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