Dane County property record for 517 Jefferson St, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,600 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0910-173-0055-8 |
| Primary APN | 0910-173-0055-8 |
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| Lot Area | 6,578 sqft (0.151 acres) |
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| Street Address | 517 JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | DEFOREST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53532-1516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 CSM 6506 CS32/6-8/20/91 F/K/A PARKVIEW SITES LOT 4 DESCR AS SEC 17-9-10 PR T N1/2 SW1/4 CONT 6556 SQ FT |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFIED SURV MAP 6506 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,4 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 13301 |
517 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 517 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5422449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 517 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Document Number | 0005422449 |
| Map Reference | 6506 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5422449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $517.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 517 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Document Number | 0005422450 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5422450 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Number | 0005422451 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5422451 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Jefferson St was $3,268 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | DeForest Village |
| Unified School District | DeForest Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,268.00 Homeowner's exemption | $203,400 Land $45,000 Building $158,400 | $221,100 |
| 2023 | $188,600 Land $45,000 Building $143,600 | $199,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 517 Jefferson St 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 | DEFOREST WATERWORKS serves 10,500 people · EPA ID WI1130221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 6 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications.
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