Dane County property record for 845 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI 53715
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,610 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-233-1301-2 |
| Primary APN | 0709-233-1301-2 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,877 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 845 VILAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53715 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TSS |
| Legal Description | BEYLER REPLAT OF BLK 14 & 19 GREENBUSH ADD, THE E 40 FT OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK. 14 EX C BEG 80 FT E OF NW COR LOT 1, TH CONT E 17.18 FT, TH S23.73 FT, TH N 16.35 FT T O POB. |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEYLER REPLAT |
| Legal Block | 14,19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
845 Vilas Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2005.
Source: Dane County records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1202 REGENT ST, MADISON, WI 53715-3600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20054146943 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 845 VILAS AVE, MADISON, WI 53715 |
| Document Number | 0005701338 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5701338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 845 Vilas Ave was $934, up 16.6% from the year before.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $934.00 (+16.6%) | $55,000 Land $20,000 Building $35,000 | |
| 2024 | $801.00 | $50,000 (+10.49%) | |
| 2023 | $45,000 Land $20,000 Building $25,000 | $45,253 | |
| 2022 | $608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 845 Vilas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · 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.
The area around 845 Vilas Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 547 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| LiteWire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Four Lakes Broadband.
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