Dane County property record for 438 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,108 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,660,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,565 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-231-2626-7 |
| Primary APN | 0709-231-2626-7 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Attic Area | 390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 135 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 W DOTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703-4189 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | DR2 |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT NE 1/2 OF, LOT 16, BLOCK 45 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT NE 1/2 OF |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1605 |
438 W Doty St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage STARION FINANCIAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 6072826 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 438 W DOTY ST, MADISON, WI 53703-4189 |
| Document Number | 0006072826 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6072826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,980.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 438 W DOTY ST, MADISON, WI 53703-4189 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005902236 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5902236 |
| Name | STARION FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $432,100 (-) Land $139,100 Building $293,000 | ||
| 2024 | $7,565.00 | $432,100 (+7.01%) Land $139,100 Building $293,000 | $432,100 |
| 2023 | $403,800 Land $139,100 Building $264,700 | ||
| 2022 | $7,324.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 438 W Doty St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 438 W Doty 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 |
|---|
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 251 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 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband, Verizon.
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