Dane County property record for 6838 Portage Rd, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0910-272-8081-0 |
| Primary APN | 0910-272-8081-0 |
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| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 6838 PORTAGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFOREST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53532-2638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ETZ |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 CSM 4548 CS20/24 R6339/34 SEC 27-9-10 PRT NE1/4 NW1/4 9.0 ACRES EXC R1162 9/83 EXC R12312/47 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CSM #4548 |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDSOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 13202 |
6838 Portage Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Dane County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006077262 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6838 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2638 |
| Document Number | 0006077262 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6077262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 6838 PORTAGE RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005306590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5306590 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53708 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6838 Portage Rd was $7,911 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Windsor Village |
| Unified School District | DeForest Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,911.00 Homeowner's exemption | $572,800 Land $180,300 Building $392,500 |
| 2023 | $414,600 Land $137,100 Building $277,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,719.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6838 Portage Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 6838 Portage Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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