Dane County property record for 3976 Empire Dr, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.617 acres (26,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Apr 2023 Foreclosure + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0910-284-0289-2 |
| Primary APN | 0910-284-0289-2 |
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| Lot Area | 26,920 sqft (0.617 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR |
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| City | DEFOREST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53532-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ETZ |
| Legal Description | TERRACE PARK, 2ND ADDN LOT 119 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRACE PARK 02 ADD/WINDSOR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDSOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 13202 |
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Foreclosure |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI HOME PT FIN'L |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 5934896 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005934896 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5934896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20420-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005934897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5934897 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005897529 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5897529 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $945.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005897379 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5897379 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005533915 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR DEFOREST WI 535322712, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005533915 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5533915 |
| Name | HOME PT FIN'L |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 22, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2712 |
| Document Number | 0005329882 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5329882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $816.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3976 EMPIRE DR, WINDSOR, WI 53598 |
| Document Number | 0005329883 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5329883 |
| Name | STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Windsor Village |
| Unified School District | DeForest Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,348.00 (+9.14%) | $372,100 (+29.34%) Land $116,400 Building $255,700 | $361,800 (+16.07%) |
| 2023 | $287,700 (-) Land $96,900 Building $190,800 | $311,700 (+10.85%) | |
| 2022 | $4,900.00 | $287,700 Land $96,900 Building $190,800 | $281,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
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