Dane County property record for 538 Maple Ave, Madison, WI 53704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,775 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,239 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0710-053-2315-1 |
| Primary APN | 0710-053-2315-1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,775 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 42 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53704-5843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C3, WP-08 |
| Legal Description | ELMSIDE ADD TO MADISON S 1 FT OF E 55 F T OF N 40 FT OF LOTS 15 & 16 & S 33 FT O F N 73 FT OF LOTS 15 & 16, BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMSIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 MAPLE AVE, MADISON, WI 53704-5843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005783249 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 538 MAPLE AVE, MADISON, WI 53704-5843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005781591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5781591 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 2, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 MAPLE AVE, MADISON, WI 53704-5843 |
| Document Number | 0005783249 |
| Map Reference | MB 439 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5783249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 MAPLE AVE, MADISON, WI 53704-5843 |
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 | $480,600 (+5%) Land $111,800 Building $368,800 | ||
| 2024 | $8,239.00 (+3.34%) | $480,600 | |
| 2023 | $457,700 Land $111,800 Building $345,900 | ||
| 2022 | $7,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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