Dane County property record for 657 Charles Ln, Madison, WI 53711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,075 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-293-1007-0 |
| Primary APN | 0709-293-1007-0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 470 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,561 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 657 CHARLES LN |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53711-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR-C1 |
| Legal Description | OAK PARK HGTS 2ND REPLAT, LOT 164 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK HGTS 2ND REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 164 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
The current owner of 657 Charles Ln bought it in May 2013.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 657 CHARLES LN, MADISON, WI 53711-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 4989600 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $476,100 Land $156,000 Building $320,100 | ||
| 2024 | $8,075.00 | $476,100 | |
| 2023 | $417,600 Land $136,800 Building $280,800 | ||
| 2022 | $6,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 657 Charles Ln 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 | 21 units insured incl. 20 condo units |
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 657 Charles Ln is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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