Dane County property record for 5578 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,212 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0809-231-8665-8 |
| Primary APN | 0809-231-8665-8 |
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| Lot Area | 20,212 sqft (0.464 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5578 RIVER RD |
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| City | WAUNAKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53597-9516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ETZ |
| Legal Description | SEC 23-8-9 PRT NW1/4 NE1/4 DESCR AS COM AT E1/4 COR OF SD SEC TH N ALG SD E LN O F SD SEC 376.2 FT TH N53DEG16W 2703.8 FT TO POB TH CONT N53DEG16W 160.0 FT TO C/L OF RD TH N24DEG10E 126.2 FT TH S53DEG16E 160 FT TH S24DEG10W 126.2 FT TO POB EXC R/W IN |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
5578 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2017.
Source: Dane County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HERITAGE CU |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARK BANK |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PARK BANK |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARK BANK |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PARK BANK |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175300312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005080445 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005826898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5826898 |
| Name | HERITAGE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005692771 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5692771 |
| Name | PARK BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005461401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5461401 |
| Name | PARK BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005544262 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5544262 |
| Name | PARK BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005560993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5560993 |
| Name | PARK BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
| Document Number | 0005300312 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5300312 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5578 RIVER RD, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597-9516 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5578 River Rd was $5,128.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| County Subdivision | Westport Town |
| Unified School District | Waunakee Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,128.00 Homeowner's exemption | $412,500 Land $135,900 Building $276,600 | $421,100 |
| 2023 | $281,800 Land $99,200 Building $182,600 | $394,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,081.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5578 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 5578 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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