Dane County property record for 2559 Commonwealth Ave, Madison, WI 53711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $361,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,072 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-281-0229-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-281-0229-6 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 654 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Attic Area | 192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 654 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 24 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,748 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 262 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53711-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C3 |
| Legal Description | HILLINGTON GREEN, LOT 2, BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLINGTON GREEN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF NEW GLARUS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 5383407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005639222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5639222 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005383407 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5383407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,083.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE MADISON WI 537111912, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 5383408 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5383408 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744-4963 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005337091 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2559 COMMONWEALTH AVE MADISON WI 537111912, MADISON, WI 53711-1912 |
| Document Number | 0005337091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5337091 |
| Name | BANK OF NEW GLARUS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW GLARUS, WI 53574 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $532,400 (+1%) Land $119,700 Building $412,700 | ||
| 2024 | $9,072.00 (+9.62%) | $532,400 | |
| 2023 | $484,000 Land $108,800 Building $375,200 | ||
| 2022 | $8,276.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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