815 Forward Dr, Madison, WI 53711 Property Records

Dane County property record for 815 Forward Dr, Madison, WI 53711 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Bathrooms6 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage8,935 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size37,000 sqft (0.849 acres)
Last Sale$920,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$21,280.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0708-254-0208-8

Interior

Full Baths6 Baths
Partial Baths4 Partial Baths
Building Area8,935 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor5,133 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area5,070 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area37,000 sqft (0.849 acres)
Lot Width200 ft Width
DrivewayDriveway Asphalt
Driveway Area260 sqft Driveway

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address815 FORWARD DR
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53711-2443
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionCERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO 938 AS RECORDED IN DANE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS IN VOL 4 PAGE 179 OF CERTIFIED SURVEYS, LOT 1.
Legal Range08E
Legal Township07N
Legal Section25
Legal Quarter4
Legal SubdivisionCERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO 938 AS RECORDED
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDANE WI
Minor Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract408

Owner

Source: Dane County records · APN 0708-254-0208-8

Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address7126 E VALHALLA WAY, MADISON, WI 53719-3045
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITY OF MADISON
Oct 15, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
PARK BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20215780554
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address815 FORWARD DR, MADISON, WI 53711-2443
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005780586
DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument5780586
Lender
NameCITY OF MADISON
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateOct 15, 2021
Property Address815 FORWARD DR, MADISON, WI 53711-2443
Document Number0005780554
Map ReferenceMAP938 MB4 PG179
Instrument DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument5780554
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,760.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7126 E VALHALK WAY, MADISON, WI 53719

Mortgage

Document Number0005780555
DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument5780555
Lender
NamePARK BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number0005780557
DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument5780557
Lender
NameCITY OF MADISON
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
MunicipalityMadison City
Unified School DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,280.00 (+4.73%)$950,000 (-) Land $165,000 Building $785,000
2024$20,319.00 (+2.51%)$950,000 (-0.56%)
2023$950,000 Land $165,000 Building $785,000$955,350
2022$19,822.00

Flood & Wildfire

815 Forward Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Dane County (55025C), updated September 20, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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