Dane County property record for 237 S Franklin Ave, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,959 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-213-1005-2 |
| Primary APN | 0709-213-1005-2 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,242 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 S FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-5203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 1 TOWN OF MADISON, OUTLOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 1 TOWN OF MADISON |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
237 S Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1230 REGENT ST, MADISON, WI 53715-1296 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 4681558 |
| 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 | $287,800 Land $110,600 Building $177,200 | ||
| 2024 | $4,959.00 | $287,800 | |
| 2023 | $259,300 Land $99,600 Building $159,700 | ||
| 2022 | $4,105.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 S Franklin 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 | 2 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 237 S Franklin 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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