Dane County, WI

Dane County, WI assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Dane County, Wisconsin. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Dane County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Dane County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesAccess Dane Property Searchaccessdane.danecounty.gov
  • Access Dane is the primary portal for county-wide property data.
  • The City of Madison maintains separate assessment records for properties within city limits.
Deeds and recorded documentsDane County Register of Deedsrod.danecounty.gov
  • Provides access to land records via Tapestry EON and Laredo Anywhere services.
  • Property Fraud Alert service available.
Property taxesAccess Dane Tax Informationaccessdane.danecounty.gov
  • Tax information is integrated into the Access Dane property search portal.
GIS and parcel mapsDane County GIS Mappingdcimap.countyofdane.com
  • Official county GIS mapping application for parcel and land data.
Permits and building recordsDane County Planning & Development Permitswww.danecountyplanning.com/Permits-Applications
  • Provides applications and information for zoning, shoreland, and floodplain permits.
  • Permit requirements may vary by municipality.
Zoning and land useAccess Dane Zoning Informationaccessdane.danecounty.gov
  • Zoning information is available through the Access Dane parcel search.
County data

Dane County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$454,061

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$402,800

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$6,978

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.56%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Dane County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Madison$421,655$393,2001.67%$7,099
Sun Prairie$436,006$365,3001.64%$6,931
Verona$569,552$517,1001.45%$8,708
Middleton$597,843$469,2001.37%$7,884
Fitchburg$493,685$453,8001.60%$7,801
Stoughton$417,757$375,0001.45%$5,839
Waunakee$576,417$531,6001.29%$7,459
Deforest$462,416$396,2501.40%$6,356
Oregon$480,344$446,3501.39%$6,386
Mcfarland$465,838$436,0001.53%$7,173
FAQ

Dane County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Dane County properties?

Use the official Access Dane Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Dane County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Dane County?

Use the official Access Dane Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Dane County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Access Dane Tax Information for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Dane County?

Use the official Dane County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Dane County?

Use the official Dane County GIS Mapping for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Dane County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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