Dane County property record for 253 Division St, Madison, WI 53704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 859 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,625 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-064-1102-0 |
| Primary APN | 0710-064-1102-0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 859 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 859 sqft |
| Basement Area | 859 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 75 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 DIVISION ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53704-5361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-V1 |
| Legal Description | FAIR OAKS W 87 FT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS W 87 FT OF |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4035 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
253 Division St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 DIVISION ST, MADISON, WI 53704-5361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UW CU |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0093395080 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 253 DIVISION ST, MADISON, WI 53704-5361 |
| Document Number | 0005510732 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 DIVISION ST MADISON WI 537045361, MADISON, WI 53704-5361 |
| Document Number | 0005510732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5510732 |
| Name | UW CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 253 DIVISION ST, MADISON, WI 53704-5361 |
| Document Number | 0005363503 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 253 DIVISION ST MADISON WI 537045361, MADISON, WI 53704-5361 |
| Document Number | 0005363503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5363503 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744-4963 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2029 |
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 | $375,000 Land $88,900 Building $286,100 | ||
| 2024 | $6,625.00 | $375,000 | |
| 2023 | $348,100 Land $88,900 Building $259,200 | ||
| 2022 | $6,285.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Division St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2000 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 253 Division St 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 922 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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 | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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