2611 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Property Records

Dane County property record for 2611 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2,579 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,694 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,680,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill$13,158 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-211-0303-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-211-0303-5

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,579 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area2,633 sqft
2nd Floor Area2,272 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,694 sqft (0.084 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2611 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53705-3750
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeTSS, WP-06
Legal DescriptionHIGHLAND PARK, BLK 1, E 60 FT OF LOT 21
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND PARK
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract902

Owner

2611 University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.

Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 8, 2013
Deed Document Number0006052024
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2025: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateSep 18, 2025
Property Address2609 UNIVERSITY AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3782
Document Number0006052024
Instrument DateSep 10, 2025
Instrument6052024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,040.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

DateSep 18, 2025
Lender
NameRIPPLE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount on Record
Term24 Months
DueSep 9, 2027
Interest
Rate3.95%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$13,158.00$748,000 (+33.33%) Land $119,000 Building $629,000$748,000
2023$561,000 Land $44,000 Building $517,000
2022$10,040.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2611 University 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

The area around 2611 University 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMADISON WATER UTILITY
serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 25

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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