2 Merrill Crest Dr, Madison, WI 53705 Property Records

Dane County property record for 2 Merrill Crest Dr, Madison, WI 53705

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.257 acres (11,221 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$175,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill$4,953 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-191-1031-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-191-1031-5

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,221 sqft (0.257 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area189 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area88 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area485 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2 MERRILL CREST DR
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53705-2704
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR-C2
Legal DescriptionWASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY'S REPLAT OF LOTS 8 9 10 & 11 BLOCK 1 MERRILL CREST, BLK 1, LOT 10
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY'S REPLAT OF
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number10 9
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract201

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the University Hill Farms Historic District
listed 2015 · 820 contributing resources · NRIS 15000402

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2 MERRILL CREST DR, MADISON, WI 53705-2704
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS
Jan 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS
Feb 16, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 5, 2012
Deed Document Number5217103
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address2 MERRILL CREST DR, MADISON, WI 53705-2704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005651586
DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument5651586
Lender
NameSTATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address2 MERRILL CREST DR, MADISON, WI 53705-2704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005683142
DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument5683142
Lender
NameSTATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 28, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address2 MERRILL CREST DR, MADISON, WI 53705-2704
Document Number0005308998
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 MERRILL CREST DR MADISON WI 537052704, MADISON, WI 53705-2704

Mortgage

Document Number0005308998
DateFeb 28, 2017
Instrument5308998
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 27, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$299,700 (+6.01%) Land $192,900 Building $106,800
2024$4,953.00 (+1.64%)$299,700
2023$282,700 Land $182,000 Building $100,700
2022$4,873.00

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

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2000–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
LiteWire
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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