Dane County property record for 521 Jefferson St, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0910-173-0060-1 |
| Primary APN | 0910-173-0060-1 |
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| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.148 acres) |
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| Street Address | 521 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 2 CSM 6506 CS32/6 R16548/31-8/20/91 DESCR AS PARKVIEW SITES LOT 4 LOC SEC 17 -9-10 PRT N1/2 SW1/4 CONT 6501 SQ FT |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFIED SURV MAP #6506 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 13301 |
521 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THOMPSON KANE & CO LLC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THOMPSON KANE & CO LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5171394 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005574310 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5574310 |
| Name | THOMPSON KANE & CO LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005686129 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5686129 |
| Name | THOMPSON KANE & CO LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Jefferson St was $3,300 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 | $3,300.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,200 Land $45,000 Building $160,200 | $223,000 |
| 2023 | $190,200 Land $45,000 Building $145,200 | $201,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,972.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 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 521 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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