Dane County property record for 444 N Blackhawk Ave, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,440 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-201-1213-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-201-1213-6 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,418 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 397 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 527 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 110 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 510 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C1 |
| Legal Description | SUNSET VILLAGE SUNSET RIDGE ADDITION, LOT 469. |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Quarter | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET VILLAGE SUNSET RIDGE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 469 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
444 N Blackhawk Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266081477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006051225 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005745518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5745518 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0006081476 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6081476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0006081477 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6081477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0006081478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6081478 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0006079359 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6079359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0006051225 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6051225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0005583648 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 N BLACKHAWK AVE MADISON WI 537053302, MADISON, WI 53705-3302 |
| Document Number | 0005583648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5583648 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Address | COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 444 N Blackhawk Ave was $11,328, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $11,328.00 (+11%) Homeowner's exemption | $626,800 (+5.1%) Land $188,900 Building $437,900 | |
| 2024 | $10,205.00 Homeowner's exemption | $596,400 (+1%) Land $188,900 Building $407,500 | $596,400 (+9.38%) |
| 2023 | $542,200 Land $171,700 Building $370,500 | $545,253 | |
| 2022 | $8,980.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 N Blackhawk Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 2 (2008–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 444 N Blackhawk Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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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