Dane County property record for 254 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI 53704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,485 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $469,200 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,013 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-014-0001-1 |
| Primary APN | 0709-014-0001-1 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 254 KENSINGTON DR |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53704-5974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECOND ADDN TO LAKEWOOD LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE BLUFF |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
254 Kensington Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 254 KENSINGTON DR, MADISON, WI 53704-5974 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5790553 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 254 KENSINGTON DR, MADISON, WI 53704-5974 |
| Document Number | 0005790553 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5790553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,407.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 254 KENSINGTON DR, MADISON, WI 53704-5974 |
| Document Number | 0005790554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5790554 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Kensington Dr was $10,013 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Maple Bluff Village |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,013.00 Homeowner's exemption | $399,600 Land $201,000 Building $198,600 | $578,100 |
| 2023 | $382,100 Land $201,000 Building $181,100 | $503,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,216.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Kensington Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 254 Kensington Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | MAPLE BLUFF WATERWORKS serves 1,342 people · EPA ID WI1130234 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from MADISON WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 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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