511 Cedar St, Madison, WI 53715 Property Records

Dane County property record for 511 Cedar St, Madison, WI 53715

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 790 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,299 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$162,300 (Dec 2006)
Tax Bill$4,953 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Line of Credit
Oct 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-264-0603-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-264-0603-8

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area790 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area790 sqft
Basement Area790 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,299 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area352 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area175 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area144 sqft
Patio Area144 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 CEDAR ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53715-2115
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTR-C2
Legal DescriptionOSCARS REPLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 5, BLK 5 OF WOODLAWN ADD TO S. MADISON. LOT 5 & TH AT PART OF LOT 8 DESC AS FOL - BEG ON SE LY
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionWOODLAWN ADD
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number5,8 2
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
Oct 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
Aug 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU
May 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU
Oct 12, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number4261862
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005907059
DateJun 14, 2023
Instrument5907059
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 13, 2053

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005779721
DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument5779721
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 12, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
Document Number0005639866
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address511 CEDAR ST MADISON WI 537152115, MADISON, WI 53715-2115

Mortgage

Document Number0005639866
DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument5639866
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 21, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
Document Number0005601927
Instrument DateMay 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address511 CEDAR ST MADISON WI 537152115, MADISON, WI 53715-2115

Mortgage

Document Number0005601927
DateJun 16, 2020
Instrument5601927
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 15, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address511 CEDAR ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2115
Document Number0005450100
Instrument DateOct 12, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address511 CEDAR ST MADISON WI 537152115, MADISON, WI 53715-2115

Mortgage

Document Number0005450100
DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument5450100
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 23, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$291,600 (+9.01%) Land $108,800 Building $182,800
2024$4,953.00 (+8.98%)$291,600
2023$267,500 Land $99,800 Building $167,700
2022$4,545.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMADISON WATER UTILITY
serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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