Dane County property record for 5281 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 24,045 sqft (0.551 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,809.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 0809-221-9500-6 |
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| Lot Area | 24,045 sqft (0.551 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5281 RIVER RD |
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| City | WAUNAKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53597-9525 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 22-8-9 PRT SE1/4 NE1/4 COM 24.75 FT S OF NE COR TH S 140.25 FT W 100 FT N 14 0.25 FT E TO POB |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 08 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Minor Civil Division | WESTPORT |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
Source: Dane County records · APN 0809-221-9500-6
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5281 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0004512227 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005001430 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5281 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005718764 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5718764 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5281 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 08, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005634859 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5634859 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 09, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| County Subdivision | Westport Town |
| Unified School District | Waunakee Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,809.00 (-1.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $388,200 (+43.19%) Land $136,100 Building $252,100 | $396,300 (+4.56%) |
| 2023 | $271,100 Land $99,300 Building $171,800 | $379,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,871.00 |
5281 River Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with indirect wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Dane County (55025C), updated September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 57th in Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach of burnable land · adjoins burnable vegetation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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