Dane County property record for 2501 Commonwealth Ave, Madison, WI 53711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,035 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-281-0221-2 |
| Primary APN | 0709-281-0221-2 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 715 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 715 sqft |
| Attic Area | 215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 715 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,172 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 186 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53711-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | HILLINGTON GREEN ALL OF LOT 10, BLK 1. ALSO ALL THAT PART OF SEC 28, T7N, R9E LY ING BETW WLY LINE OF BLK 2, TERRYS ADD TO |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
2501 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT CU |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 4736755 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005568308 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE MADISON WI 537111912, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005568308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5568308 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Address | COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005444692 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2501 COMMONWEALTH AVE MADISON WI 537111912, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005444692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5444692 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Address | MADISON, WI 53718 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2048 |
| 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 | $625,900 Land $144,500 Building $481,400 | ||
| 2024 | $11,035.00 | $625,900 | |
| 2023 | $569,000 Land $131,400 Building $437,600 | ||
| 2022 | $9,847.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2501 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 | 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.
The area around 2501 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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