Dane County property record for 46 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,493 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-1823-7 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-1823-7 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 499 sqft |
| Basement Area | 862 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 70.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 46 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 811 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 811 |
| 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.
46 Merlham Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005181982 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 46 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005901649 |
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| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5901649 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 46 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005887605 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5887605 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2053 |
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 | $499,700 Land $215,800 Building $283,900 | ||
| 2024 | $8,493.00 | $499,700 | |
| 2023 | $454,300 Land $196,200 Building $258,100 | ||
| 2022 | $7,464.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 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 46 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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