Dane County property record for 5221 Academy Dr, Madison, WI 53716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,527 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,675 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-104-1214-7 |
| Primary APN | 0710-104-1214-7 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,527 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 100 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 306 sqft |
| Patio Area | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5221 ACADEMY DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53716-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR-C1 |
| Legal Description | PAINTED POST ESTATES, LOT 14, BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAINTED POST ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
5221 Academy Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5221 ACADEMY DR, MADISON, WI 53716-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5441768 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5221 ACADEMY DR, MADISON, WI 53716-1901 |
| Document Number | 0005441768 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5441768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5221 ACADEMY DR MADISON WI 537161901, MADISON, WI 53716-1901 |
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397,000 Land $84,800 Building $312,200 | ||
| 2024 | $6,675.00 | $397,000 | |
| 2023 | $362,600 Land $77,400 Building $285,200 | ||
| 2022 | $5,869.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5221 Academy Dr 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 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 5221 Academy Dr 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 | MADISON WATER UTILITY serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 462 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Four Lakes Broadband, Verizon.
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