Dane County property record for 198 S Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Rail (Right-of-Way & Track) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.003 acres (152 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-072-1220-3 |
| Primary APN | 0710-072-1220-3 |
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| Lot Area | 152 sqft (0.003 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 198 S THORNTON AVE |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Rail (Right-of-Way & Track) |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT, AKA FARWELLS REPLAT, BLK 239, SELY PART OF LOT 7, USED FOR RAILRO AD ROW |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT, AKA FARWELLS REPLAT, BLK |
| Legal Block | 239 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Tenney Park-Yahara River Parkway listed 1999 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 99001173 |
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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 | 1890 E JOHNSON ST, MADISON, WI 53704-4745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0095123697 |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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 | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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