Dane County property record for 2805 Sylvan Ave, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-213-0125-9 |
| Primary APN | 0709-213-0125-9 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,094 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,402 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,038 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,188 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 251 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 283 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2805 SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-5227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | ASSESSORS PLAT NO. -1 TOWN OF MADISON, OUTLOT 30 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO -1 TOWN OF MADISON |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
2805 Sylvan Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2805 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006116045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2805 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5227 |
| Document Number | 0006116045 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266116045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2805 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5227 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 2805 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005579707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5579707 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2805 Sylvan Ave was $10,798, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $10,798.00 (+5.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $598,400 Land $236,800 Building $361,600 | |
| 2024 | $10,240.00 | $598,400 (+10.38%) | |
| 2023 | $539,100 Land $213,300 Building $325,800 | $542,136 | |
| 2022 | $8,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2805 Sylvan 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.
Wildfire risk around 2805 Sylvan Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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