Dane County property record for 38 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,934 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,842 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-1825-3 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-1825-3 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,831 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,934 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 310 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
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| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 MERLHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-4960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C1 |
| Legal Description | EIGHTH ADDITION TO SUNSET VILLAGE, LOT 813 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 813 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Hill Farms Historic District listed 2015 · 820 contributing resources · NRIS 15000402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 38 Merlham Dr bought it in May 2012.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| May 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UW CU |
| May 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UW CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 4870926 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 38 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005812780 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5812780 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 38 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005666250 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5666250 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.25% |
| Index | 10-Year TN |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 38 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005330938 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 38 MERLHAM DR MADISON WI 537054960, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005330938 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5330938 |
| Name | UW CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 38 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005325782 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 38 MERLHAM DR MADISON WI 537054960, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005325782 |
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| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5325782 |
| Name | UW CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $519,400 Land $235,500 Building $283,900 | ||
| 2024 | $8,842.00 | $519,400 | |
| 2023 | $472,200 Land $214,100 Building $258,100 | ||
| 2022 | $7,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Merlham Dr 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 | 1 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 38 Merlham Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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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