520 State St, Madison, WI 53703 Property Records

Dane County property record for 520 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3 ba · 8,190 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,650,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$43,628 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-144-2020-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-144-2020-6

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Units23 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area8,190 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,104 sqft
Basement Area3,168 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Exterior MaterialCombination
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)
View / LotTraffic
DrivewayAsphalt Driveway

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address520 STATE ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53703-1011
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeDC
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL PLAT , BLK 8, E 35.5 FT OF LOT 6.
Legal Range09E
Legal Township07N
Legal Section14
Legal Quarter4
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT , BLK 8, E 35.5 FT OF
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract1604

Owner

Source: Dane County records, as of March 16, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address520 STATE ST, MADISON, WI 53703-1011
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 31, 2005
Deed Document Number20225873691
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0004126715
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateNov 15, 2022
Property Address520 STATE ST, MADISON, WI 53703-1011
Document Number0005873691
Instrument DateNov 14, 2022
Instrument5873691
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,950.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

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$43,628.00 (+5.33%)$2,233,000 (-) Land $255,000 Building $1,978,000
2024$41,422.00 (+34.01%)$2,233,000 (-) Land $255,000 Building $1,978,000$2,233,000 (-0.56%)
2023$2,233,000 Land $255,000 Building $1,978,000$2,245,575
2022$30,910.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.

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