Dane County property record for 615 Howard Pl, Madison, WI 53703
| Property Type | Fraternity House, Sorority House |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,068 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $71,737 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-144-1916-8 |
| Primary APN | 0709-144-1916-8 |
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| Total Rooms | 42 Rooms |
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| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,068 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,068 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 3,473 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,142 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 242 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 615 HOWARD PL |
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| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53703-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Fraternity House, Sorority House |
| Local Zoning Code | DR2 |
| Legal Description | HOWARD 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 Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD PLACE, SE 11 FT M/L OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,6 C |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Langdon Street Historic District listed 1986 · 88 contributing resources · NRIS 86001394 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 N W23755 STONE RIDGE DR |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DMB COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST BANK FINANCIAL CENTRE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5298316 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005751891 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5751891 |
| Name | DMB COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206 |
| Document Number | 0005298314 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5298314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,368.10 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8702 FOUNDERS RD INDIANAPOLIS IN 462681337, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1337 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 615 HOWARD PL, MADISON, WI 53703-1206 |
| Document Number | 0005298316 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 5298316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005298319 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5298319 |
| Name | FIRST BANK FINANCIAL CENTRE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $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.
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 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.
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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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