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$383,038
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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $159,000 on May 29, 2009

1042 RICHARDS AVE

WATERTOWN, WI 53094
0
Baths
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$383K
$364K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$159,000 · May 29, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,012 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$305,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Webster Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Riverside Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Watertown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53094These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
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.19,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.219 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,044
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

1042 Richards Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Watertown 53094
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Watertown 53094

What homes are worth in Watertown 53094

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

This home
$26K$629K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Watertown 53094.

How it measures up in Watertown 53094

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 53094.

Estimated value$383,038
CheaperTypical $311,488Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

How 1042 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown 53094Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$383,03870% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac75% of homes66% of homes

About 1042 Richards Ave

How much is 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI is $383,038 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $363,575 to $402,501. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI last sell?

1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI last sold on May 29, 2009 for $159,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI?

1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI is assigned to Webster Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Riverside Middle School (middle), rated C+; Watertown High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI compare to other homes in Watertown 53094?

Among the 6,119 homes in Watertown 53094, it is worth more than 70% of them ($383,038 against a typical $311,488) and its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 59% 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 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1042 Richards Ave, Watertown, WI was $5,012. The county assessed it at $305,400.

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