Dane County property record for 5738 Bittersweet Pl, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,155 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-192-2119-6 |
| Primary APN | 0709-192-2119-6 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5738 BITTERSWEET PL |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C2 |
| Legal Description | CRESTWOOD, LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
5738 Bittersweet Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5738 BITTERSWEET PL, MADISON, WI 53705-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0093726306 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 Land $152,900 Building $327,700 | ||
| 2024 | $8,155.00 | $480,600 | |
| 2023 | $453,400 Land $144,200 Building $309,200 | ||
| 2022 | $7,977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5738 Bittersweet Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5738 Bittersweet Pl is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 88% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
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