Dane County property record for 3218 James St, Madison, WI 53714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,775 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,389 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-051-1216-6 |
| Primary APN | 0710-051-1216-6 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,775 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 785 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,601 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 100 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3218 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53714-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-V1 |
| Legal Description | THORP'S ADD TO FAIR OAKS, LOTS 17 & 18, BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
The current owner of 3218 James St acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3218 JAMES ST, MADISON, WI 53714-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $401,400 Land $109,400 Building $292,000 | ||
| 2024 | $7,389.00 | $401,400 | |
| 2023 | $371,700 Land $109,400 Building $262,300 | ||
| 2022 | $7,127.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3218 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 3218 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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