Dane County property record for 74 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,377 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,940 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-1816-2 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-1816-2 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 862 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,377 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 62.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 100 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 74 MERLHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-4960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR-C1 |
| Legal Description | EIGHTH ADDITION TO SUNSET VILLAGE, LOT 804 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 804 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Hill Farms Historic District listed 2015 · 820 contributing resources · NRIS 15000402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 74 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 5426256 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 74 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005565269 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5565269 |
| Name | GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 74 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005426256 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5426256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,155.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 74 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005426257 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5426257 |
| Name | GREAT MIDWEST BANK SSB |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $581,400 (+10.01%) Land $200,600 Building $380,800 | ||
| 2024 | $9,940.00 (+13.68%) | $581,400 | |
| 2023 | $528,500 Land $182,400 Building $346,100 | ||
| 2022 | $8,744.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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