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521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 Property Records

Dane County property record for 521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.242 acres (10,555 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$36,594 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-133-1610-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-133-1610-9

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,310 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,310 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area10,555 sqft (0.242 acres)
View / LotTraffic
DrivewayAsphalt Driveway

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address521 E WASHINGTON AVE
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53703-2900
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 116, NE 1/2 OF LOT 3 & NWLY 106 FT OF LOT 4. EXC STREET ROW R ECORDED IN DANE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS IN VOL 6116 PGS 81-83.
Legal Range09E
Legal Township07N
Legal Section13
Legal Quarter3
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT, BLK 116, NE 1/2 OF
Legal Block116
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract1706

Owner

Source: Dane County records · APN 0709-133-1610-9

Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address8301 MACHINE DR, 102, MADISON, WI 53717-4300
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST BUSINESS BANK
Jan 16, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
PARK BANK
Jan 16, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20245981261
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0005465685
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateMar 10, 2020
Property Address521 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2900
Document Number0005568940
Map ReferenceDOC1852305MB6116PG81
Instrument DateMar 09, 2020
Instrument5568940
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 08, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,805.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5729 SUMMERHILL CT # T, T, FITCHBURG, WI 53711-5883

Mortgage

Document Number0005568941
DateMar 10, 2020
Instrument5568941
Lender
NameFIRST BUSINESS BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJan 16, 2019
Property Address521 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2900
Document Number0005465686
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Instrument5465686
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 08, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,066.10
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 UNIVERSITY AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-4935

Mortgage

Document Number0005465687
DateJan 16, 2019
Instrument5465687
Lender
NamePARK BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJan 16, 2019
Property Address521 E WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON, WI 53703-2900
Document Number0005465685
Instrument DateDec 18, 2018
Instrument5465685
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,200.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address521 E WASHINGTON AVE MADISON WI 537032900, MADISON, WI 53703-2900

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$36,594.00 (+88.31%)$1,025,000 (+3.48%)
2023$985,000 Land $265,000 Building $720,000$990,547
2022$19,433.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Dane County (55025C), updated September 20, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 550250017061, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
1 of 1 on primary residences

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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