Dane County property record for 6281 Portage Rd, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.397 acres (17,293 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0810-031-2417-9 |
| Primary APN | 0810-031-2417-9 |
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| Lot Area | 17,293 sqft (0.397 acres) |
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| Street Address | 6281 PORTAGE RD |
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| City | DEFOREST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53532-2957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | ASSESSORS PLAT 1 BURKE PRT OUTLOT 147 COM 341.5 FT NW OF SW COR TH NW 127 FT NEL Y 132 FT SELY 136 FT SWLY 132.4 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKE |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BURKE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 11404 |
6281 Portage Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Dane County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6281 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2957 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20225831709 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005953577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6281 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2957 |
| Document Number | 0005953577 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5953577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6281 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2957 |
| Document Number | 0005831709 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5831709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6281 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2957 |
| Document Number | 0005831710 |
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| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5831710 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6281 Portage Rd was $3,174.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| County Subdivision | Burke Town |
| Unified School District | DeForest Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,174.00 Homeowner's exemption | $211,200 Land $47,300 Building $163,900 | $277,300 |
| 2023 | $211,200 (-2.09%) Land $47,300 Building $163,900 | $242,100 (+11.06%) | |
| 2022 | $2,808.00 Homeowner's exemption | $215,700 Land $47,300 Building $168,400 | $218,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6281 Portage Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 risk around 6281 Portage Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 90% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, LiteWire, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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