615 Howard Pl, Madison, WI 53703 Property Records

Dane County property record for 615 Howard Pl, Madison, WI 53703

Property Summary

Property TypeFraternity House, Sorority House
Details4,068 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.301 acres (13,142 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$71,737 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-144-1916-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-144-1916-8

Interior

Total Rooms42 Rooms
Stories5 Stories
Building Area4,068 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area4,068 sqft
2nd Floor Area3,473 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Exterior MaterialStucco
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,142 sqft (0.301 acres)
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area242 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address615 HOWARD PL
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53703-1206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Fraternity House, Sorority House
Local Zoning CodeDR2
Legal DescriptionHOWARD PLACE, SE 11 FT M/L OF LOT A, ALL LOTS B & C, ALL OF LOT 3 EXC THE NW 13. 75 FT OF SW 1.5 FT FREEMAN-ALLEN REPLAT & AN
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionHOWARD PLACE, SE 11 FT M/L OF
Legal Lot Number3,6 C
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract1604

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Langdon Street Historic District
listed 1986 · 88 contributing resources · NRIS 86001394

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

615 Howard Pl, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2017.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address14 N W23755 STONE RIDGE DR
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
DMB COMMUNITY BANK
Jan 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 10, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST BANK FINANCIAL CENTRE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2017
Deed SaleJan 10, 2017
Prior SaleJan 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number5298316
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005751891
DateJul 19, 2021
Instrument5751891
Lender
NameDMB COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJan 10, 2017
Property Address615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206
Document Number0005298314
Instrument DateJan 5, 2017
Instrument5298314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$6,368.10
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address8702 FOUNDERS RD INDIANAPOLIS IN 462681337, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1337

January 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJan 10, 2017
Property Address615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206
Document Number0005298316
Instrument DateDec 22, 2016
Instrument5298316
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005298319
DateJan 10, 2017
Instrument5298319
Lender
NameFIRST BANK FINANCIAL CENTRE
TypeBank
AddressOCONOMOWOC, WI 53066
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,057,000 Land $725,000 Building $3,332,000
2024$71,737.00$4,057,000
2023$3,688,000 Land $725,000 Building $2,963,000
2022$67,644.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 615 Howard Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 615 Howard Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMADISON WATER UTILITY
serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
LiteWire
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.

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