Dane County property record for 520 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11 bd · 6 ba · 962 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,698 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-133-1315-5 |
| Primary APN | 0709-133-1315-5 |
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| Bedrooms | 11 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 66 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 E JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703-3943 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 257, NE 1/2 OF LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON |
| Legal Block | 257 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1707 |
Source: Dane County records · APN 0709-133-1315-5
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1601, MADISON, WI 53701-1601 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 5479666 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 E JOHNSON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3943 |
| Document Number | 0005479666 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5479666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,698.00 (-1.91%) | $835,000 (+9.87%) Land $116,000 Building $719,000 | $835,000 |
| 2023 | $760,000 Land $105,000 Building $655,000 | ||
| 2022 | $14,984.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 20, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| ResTech Services Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hoyos Consulting.
Based on FCC filings for 372 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MADISON WATER UTILITY serves 272,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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