959 Lawrence St, Madison, WI 53715 Property Records

Dane County property record for 959 Lawrence St, Madison, WI 53715

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,279 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$380,500 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$6,988 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-261-0127-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-261-0127-4

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area600 sqft
2nd Floor Area552 sqft
Basement Area552 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,279 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 40 ft wide
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area108 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area164 sqft
Deck Area45 sqft
Patio Area45 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address959 LAWRENCE ST
CityMADISON
StateWI
Zip53715-2038
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTR-C2
Legal DescriptionMONONA, S 40 FT OF LOT 15
Legal Range09
Legal Township07
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionMONONA, S 40 FT OF
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionDANE WI
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Dane County records, as of January 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address959 LAWRENCE ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2038
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUMMIT CU
Nov 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Jan 7, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 13, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number5803638
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address959 LAWRENCE ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2038
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005709100
DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument5709100
Lender
NameSUMMIT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDANE WI
Property Address959 LAWRENCE ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2038
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005792771
DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument5792771
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDANE WI
Recording DateJan 7, 2022
Property Address959 LAWRENCE ST, MADISON, WI 53715-2038
Document Number0005803638
Instrument DateJan 7, 2022
Instrument5803638
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,141.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 UNIVERSITY HOUSES, MADISON, WI 53705-1839

Mortgage

Document Number0005803639
DateJan 7, 2022
Instrument5803639
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dane County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$414,700 (+8.99%) Land $105,300 Building $309,400
2024$6,988.00 (-2.66%)$414,700
2023$380,500 Land $96,600 Building $283,900
2022$7,179.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMADISON WATER UTILITY
serves 272,000 people · EPA ID WI1130224
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
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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