2828 Sylvan Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Property Records

Dane County property record for 2828 Sylvan Ave, Madison, WI 53705

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.315 acres (13,708 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$158,216 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$11,138 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Transfer Jul 2026 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0709-213-0129-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0709-213-0129-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,068 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,078 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,415 sqft
2nd Floor Area	653 sqft
Basement Area	1,010 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,708 sqft (0.315 acres)
View / Lot	Traffic
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Driveway	Asphalt Driveway
Driveway Area	255 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	588 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE
City	MADISON
State	WI
Zip	53705-5228
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TR-C2
Legal Description	ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. -1 TOWN OF MADISON, PART OF OUTLOT 25, BEG ON E LN OF OL AT PT OF INTERS OF C/L OF SYLVAN AVE, TH W ON EXTEN THEREOF 88.57 FT, TH N 169.42 F T, TH E 88.55 FT TO SW COR OF OL 41, TH S ALONG E LN OF OL 25 169.8 FT TO POB
Legal Range	09E
Legal Township	07N
Legal Section	21
Legal Quarter	3
Legal Subdivision	ASSESSORS PLAT NO -1 TOWN OF MADISON
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Township / Civil Division	MADISON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	800

Owner

Source: Dane County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 20, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 10, 2026	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU
Jun 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Sep 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU
Apr 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20266111813
Last Transfer Date	Aug 12, 2026
Transfer Doc	0006120668
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2026
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Document Number	0006120668
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2026
Instrument	20266120668
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228

July 2026: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2026
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Document Number	0006111813
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2026
Instrument	20266111813
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$47,939.65
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0005812378
Date	Feb 15, 2022
Instrument	5812378

Lender

Name	SUMMIT CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 14, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0005739147
Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	5739147

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0005358972
Date	Sep 21, 2017
Instrument	5358972

Lender

Name	SUMMIT CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DANE WI
Property Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-5228
Document Number	0005579513
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 8, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	2828 SYLVAN AVE MADISON WI 537055228, MADISON, WI 53705-5228

Mortgage

Document Number	0005579513
Date	Apr 20, 2020
Instrument	5579513

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 19, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Wisconsin
County	Dane County
Municipality	Madison City
Unified School District	Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$11,138.00 (+5.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$616,600 (+11%) Land $228,500 Building $388,100
2024	$10,563.00 (+14.73%)		$616,600 (+10.38%)
2023		$555,500 Land $205,900 Building $349,600	$558,628
2022	$9,207.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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