Dane County property record for 501 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 ba · 17,337 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.936 acres (40,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,625,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $48,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-133-1601-8 |
| Primary APN | 0709-133-1601-8 |
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| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,337 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,204 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,772 sqft (0.936 acres) |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 355 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703-2914 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | UMX |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 116, ALL LOTS 1, 2, 5 AND 10, SW 1/2 LOT 3, SE 26 FT LOT 4, E XC THAT PRT OF LOT 4 & 5 USED FOR STREET ROW RECORDED IN DANE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, VOL 6122 PG 93-95 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 116, ALL LOTS 1, 2, 5 |
| Legal Block | 116 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
501 E Washington Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266114448 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 501 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2914 |
| Document Number | 0006114448 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266114448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,007,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Washington Ave was $48,330, up 5.4% 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 | $48,330.00 (+5.44%) | $2,594,000 Land $1,220,000 Building $1,374,000 | |
| 2024 | $45,837.00 | $2,594,000 (-0.56%) | |
| 2023 | $2,594,000 Land $1,220,000 Building $1,374,000 | $2,608,608 | |
| 2022 | $51,316.00 |
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 501 E Washington Ave 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.
The area around 501 E Washington Ave 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 |
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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 261 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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