Dane County property record for 5138 Buffalo Trl, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,785 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $12,744 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-191-1303-8 |
| Primary APN | 0709-191-1303-8 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,785 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 273 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,599 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5138 BUFFALO TRL |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-4771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR-C1 |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY HILL FARMS - SEED FARM ADDITION, LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HILL FARMS - SEED FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
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.
5138 Buffalo Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1990.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5138 BUFFALO TRL, MADISON, WI 53705-4771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0014422083 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $739,800 Land $163,900 Building $575,900 | ||
| 2024 | $12,744.00 | $739,800 | |
| 2023 | $691,400 Land $153,200 Building $538,200 | ||
| 2022 | $11,447.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5138 Buffalo Trl 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.
Wildfire risk around 5138 Buffalo Trl 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · 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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