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$251,719$219 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1005 COTTAGE ST

MERRILL, WI 54452
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,152 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$252K
$235K low$269K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,420 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$188,900 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLincoln
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
M
Prairie River Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Merrill High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Merrill Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54452These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,062
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1005 Cottage St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Merrill 54452

What homes are worth in Merrill 54452

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$80K$543K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Merrill 54452.

How it measures up in Merrill 54452

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 54452.

Estimated value$251,719
CheaperTypical $214,988Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 3.73 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 1005 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 54452Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,71963% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21996% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²26% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than199190% of homes90% of homes

About 1005 Cottage St

How much is 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is $251,719 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $234,874 to $268,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI built?

1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is assigned to Kate Goodrich Elementary School (elementary); Prairie River Middle School (middle), rated C; Merrill High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Merrill Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI compare to other homes in Merrill 54452?

Among the 7,859 homes in Merrill 54452, it is worth more than 63% of them ($251,719 against a typical $214,988), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($219 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 3.73 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1991 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1005 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was $3,420. The county assessed it at $188,900.

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