640 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711 Property Records

Dane County property record for 640 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$10,005 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-281-0726-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-281-0726-2

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,194 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area996 sqft
2nd Floor Area528 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Finished Basement670 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area180 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area285 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area160 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53711-1849
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTR-C2
Legal DescriptionPLAT OF WINGRA, LOT 9, BLOCK 8
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPLAT OF WINGRA
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE
Apr 18, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
Nov 4, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU
May 6, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UW CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number5402706
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005683492
DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument5683492
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateApr 18, 2018
Property Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849
Document Number0005402706
Instrument DateApr 16, 2018
Instrument5402706
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,155.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849

Mortgage

Document Number0005402707
DateApr 18, 2018
Instrument5402707
Lender
NameHOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849
Document Number0005373048
Instrument DateNov 4, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 7, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST MADISON WI 537111849, MADISON, WI 53711-1849

Mortgage

Document Number0005373048
DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument5373048
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 19, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST, MADISON, WI 53711-1849
Document Number0005325767
Instrument DateMay 6, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address640 KNICKERBOCKER ST MADISON WI 537111849, MADISON, WI 53711-1849

Mortgage

Document Number0005325767
DateMay 16, 2017
Instrument5325767
Lender
NameUW CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMADISON, WI 53744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 15, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$585,100 (+1%) Land $173,800 Building $411,300
2024$10,005.00 (+8.31%)$585,100
2023$531,900 Land $139,000 Building $392,900
2022$9,237.00

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

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 Policies1 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Wisconsin
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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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