5548 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597 Property Records

Dane County property record for 5548 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.589 acres (25,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$238,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$4,753 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Line of Credit
Dec 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0809-231-8715-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0809-231-8715-7

Exterior

Lot Area25,700 sqft (0.589 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5548 RIVER RD
CityWAUNAKEE
StateWI
Zip53597-9516
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeETZ
Legal DescriptionSEC 23-8-9 PRT NW1/4 NE1/4 COM INTERS C/L RIVER RD & N-S1/4 SEC LN TH NELY ALG R D C/L 295 FT TO POB TH N29DEG10'E 115.95 FT
Legal Range09
Legal Township08
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionFT TO POB SUB
Legal Block87
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionWESTPORT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2049
Census Tract11201

Owner

Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5548 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SUMMIT CU
Dec 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUMMIT CU
Dec 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUMMIT CU
Feb 28, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
SUMMIT CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number5392363
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address5548 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0006082754
DateFeb 26, 2026
Instrument6082754
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCOTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address5548 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005794106
DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument5794106
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 15, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address5548 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005794107
DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument5794107
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateFeb 28, 2018
Property Address5548 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516
Document Number0005392363
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2018
Instrument5392363
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$714.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5548 RIVER RD WAUNAKEE WI 535979516, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516

Mortgage

Document Number5392364
DateFeb 28, 2018
Instrument5392364
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
AddressMADISON, WI 53708
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 27, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
County SubdivisionWestport Town
Unified School DistrictWaunakee Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,753.00 (+3.64%) Homeowner's exemption$383,800 (+50.04%) Land $145,500 Building $238,300$391,800 (+9.56%)
2023$255,800 Land $106,300 Building $149,500$357,600
2022$4,586.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · river or lake 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
LiteWire
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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