Dane County property record for 3140 James St, Madison, WI 53714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-052-1809-7 |
| Primary APN | 0710-052-1809-7 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 374 sqft |
| Driveway | Gravel Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3140 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53714-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-V1 |
| Legal Description | LINDEN HILL ADD TO FAIR OAKS WLY 3 FT OF LOT 15 & ELY 57 FT OF LOT 16, BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Quarter | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDEN HILL ADD TO FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
3140 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| May 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| May 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MONONA STATE BANK |
| Dec 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UW CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266125591 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005898935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Number | 0006125591 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266125591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $121,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Number | 0006125591, |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266125591 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005903995 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5903995 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Number | 0005898935 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5898935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005433118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5433118 |
| Name | MONONA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 3140 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Number | 0005549309 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3140 JAMES ST MADISON WI 537142210, MADISON, WI 53714-2210 |
| Document Number | 0005549309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5549309 |
| Name | UW CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3140 James St was $6,228, up 16.7% 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 | $6,228.00 (+16.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $323,000 Land $95,700 Building $227,300 | |
| 2024 | $5,335.00 | $288,400 (+7.41%) | |
| 2023 | $267,000 Land $95,700 Building $171,300 | $268,504 | |
| 2022 | $5,149.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3140 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
The area around 3140 James St 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 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 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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 | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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