Dane County property record for 945 Star Gazer Dr, Deforest, WI 53532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,587 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0910-201-2854-1 |
| Primary APN | 0910-201-2854-1 |
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| Lot Area | 11,587 sqft (0.266 acres) |
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| Street Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR |
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| City | DEFOREST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53532-0914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HERITAGE GARDENS AT ERICKSON FARMS LOT 94 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE GDNS/ERICKSON FARMS |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 13301 |
945 Star Gazer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SUMMIT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 6000565 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005733152 |
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| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5733152 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005642786 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5642786 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0914 |
| Document Number | 0005514759 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 945 STAR GAZER DR DEFOREST WI 535320914, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0914 |
| Document Number | 0005514759 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5514759 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Address | MADISON, WI 53708 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 Star Gazer Dr was $8,175 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | DeForest Village |
| Unified School District | DeForest Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,175.00 Homeowner's exemption | $481,200 Land $91,900 Building $389,300 | $523,000 |
| 2023 | $434,900 Land $91,900 Building $343,000 | $460,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,293.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 945 Star Gazer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 945 Star Gazer 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | DEFOREST WATERWORKS serves 10,500 people · EPA ID WI1130221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 6 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Brightspeed.
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