Dane County property record for 401 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,043 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $332,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-133-1904-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-133-1904-6 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 4,043 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,760 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 82 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 E WASHINGTON AVE |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703-2805 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | WP-17 |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 267, SW 60 FT OF LOT 1. |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 267, SW 60 FT OF |
| Legal Block | 267 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
Source: Dane County assessment roll, APN 0709-133-1904-6, as of March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 E MAIN ST, 500, MADISON, WI 53703-2287 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF NEW GLARUS |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Jan 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20225802435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004815959 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2022 |
| Property Address | 401 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2805 |
| Document Number | 0005802435 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5802435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | NATIONS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $996.00 |
| 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 | 33 E MAIN ST STE 500, 500, MADISON, WI 53703-2287 |
| Document Number | 0005802436 |
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| Date | Jan 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5802436 |
| Name | BANK OF NEW GLARUS |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 401 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005314936 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5314936 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60603 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 401 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005299667 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5299667 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60603 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Dane County assessment roll as of March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,046.00 (+10.7%) | $377,000 (+13.55%) Land $175,000 Building $202,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,365.00 (-10.88%) | $359,000 (+7.53%) | |
| 2023 | $332,000 Land $175,000 Building $157,000 | $333,870 | |
| 2022 | $7,142.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Dane County (55025C), as of September 20, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 550250017061, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| ResTech Services Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system WI1130224, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MADISON WATER UTILITY serves 272,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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