617 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711 Property Records

Dane County property record for 617 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$459,900 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$3,076 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2025 Transfer
Apr 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-281-0605-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-281-0605-8

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,450 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft
Basement Area832 sqft
Finished Basement380 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
TerrainWooded
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area392 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area160 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area104 sqft
Patio Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53711-1848
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTR-C2
Legal DescriptionPLAT OF WINGRA, LOT 32, BLOCK 9
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPLAT OF WINGRA
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract1000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1848
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 11, 2025Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Apr 14, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number5895942
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateApr 11, 2025
Property Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1848
Document Number0006020989
Instrument DateAug 31, 2023
Instrument6020989
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1848

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateApr 14, 2023
Property Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1848
Document Number0005895942
Instrument DateApr 4, 2023
Instrument5895942
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,379.70
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address617 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1848

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$173,800 (-57.28%) Land $173,800
2024$3,076.00 (-56.26%)$173,800
2023$406,800 Land $139,000 Building $267,800
2022$7,032.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 Policies2 in force

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 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 410 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
300 / 20
LiteWire
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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