Dane County property record for 740 Swallowtail Dr, Madison, WI 53717
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,944 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,477 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0708-164-0310-2 |
| Primary APN | 0708-164-0310-2 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,578 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,137 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 710 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 740 SWALLOWTAIL DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53717-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR-C1 |
| Legal Description | SECOND ADDITION TO BLACKHAWK SUBDIVISION LOT 71 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADDITION TO BLACKHAWK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10906 |
740 Swallowtail Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 740 SWALLOWTAIL DR, MADISON, WI 53717-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5797814 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 740 SWALLOWTAIL DR, MADISON, WI 53717-2705 |
| Document Number | 0005797814 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5797814 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 SWALLOWTAIL DR, MADISON, WI 53717-2705 |
| Document Number | 0005797815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5797815 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 2.75% |
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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 | Middleton-Cross Plains School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $935,200 Land $259,400 Building $675,800 | ||
| 2024 | $15,477.00 | $935,200 | |
| 2023 | $874,000 Land $242,400 Building $631,600 | ||
| 2022 | $13,964.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Swallowtail Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · 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 740 Swallowtail Dr 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
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