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5198 Sassafras Dr

FITCHBURG, WI 53711
1,045 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
3 floors40 units
$11M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$294K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
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Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

Sales Performance

$296K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+15.0%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
3
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
7.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+9.0%per yeartypical hold 3.8 yrsfrom 35 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20172018202020212022202320252026

76 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Studio
40 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$205K–$221K
4 units
$245K–$256K
10 units
$261K–$261K
1 unit
$285K–$289K
2 units
$291K–$307K
9 units
$308K–$321K
13 units
$342K–$342K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.100%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.3%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.3.9 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.25%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.13%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$285,720
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$4,859
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 202May 8, 2026$296,000Unit 311May 7, 2026$280,000Unit 113Mar 26, 2026$314,900Unit 107Jul 17, 2025$295,000Unit 208Jun 3, 2025$230,000Unit 208Jun 3, 2025$230,000Unit 309Apr 22, 2025$310,000Unit 305Feb 28, 2025$225,000Unit 207Nov 20, 2024$285,000Unit 307Apr 2, 2024$285,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyDANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Leopold Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53711These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,895 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,254
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 101
$310K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 102
$291K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 102
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 102
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 102
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 103
$245K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 104
$318K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 105
$219K
5198 Sassafras Dr # 107
$296K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 109
$318K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 110
$308K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 111
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 111
$289K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 111
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 113
$291K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 201
$295K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 201
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 201
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr # 202
$295K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 203
$253K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 204
$318K
5198 Sassafras Dr # 205
$205K
5198 Sassafras Dr # 207
$307K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 208
$256K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 208
$285K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 209
$317K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 210
$315K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 211
$300K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 213
$315K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 301
$342K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 302
$320K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 303
$221K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 304
$304K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 305
$221K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 307
$308K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 308
$261K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 309
$294K
5198 Sassafras Dr Unit 310
$321K
5198 Sassafras Dr # 311
$313K
5198 Sassafras Dr Apt 313
$312K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 5198 Sassafras Dr

How many units are in 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI?

5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI has 40 residential units across 3 floors, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 40 units at 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI is $294,398. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

How often do units sell at 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI?

3 units at 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI sold in the last 12 months, out of 76 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 7.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $296K.

Have units at 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI appreciated?

Across 35 repeat sales of the same unit, 5198 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI returned a median 9.0% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 3.8 years.

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