Dane County property record for 78 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,764 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-1815-4 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-1815-4 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,677 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 499 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 314 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,553 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 71.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 32 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 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 803 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 803 |
| 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.
78 Merlham Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 78 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 5359177 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 78 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005359177 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5359177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| 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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| Document Number | 0005359178 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5359178 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 78 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 0005342132 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5342132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 78 MERLHAM DR MADISON WI 537054960, MADISON, WI 53705-4960 |
| Document Number | 5342133 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5342133 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/WI CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53744-4963 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
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 | $515,000 Land $215,800 Building $299,200 | ||
| 2024 | $8,764.00 | $515,000 | |
| 2023 | $468,200 Land $196,200 Building $272,000 | ||
| 2022 | $7,753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Merlham Dr 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Merlham Dr 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 |
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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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