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$267,802$215 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1203 COTTAGE ST

MERRILL, WI 54452
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,248 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.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$268K
$234K low$302K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,719 (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.$256,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyLincoln
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.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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Prairie River Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Merrill High SchoolC-
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

1203 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 65% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Newer than 89% 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.

This home
$87K$569K

This home is worth more than 62% 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$267,802
CheaperTypical $227,456Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1203 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 54452Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,80262% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21596% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²35% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than198889% of homes89% of homes

About 1203 Cottage St

How much is 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is $267,802 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $233,676 to $301,928. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,248 square feet of living space.

When was 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI built?

1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is assigned to Kate Goodrich Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Prairie River Middle School (middle), rated D+; Merrill High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Merrill Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI compare to other homes in Merrill 54452?

Among the 7,865 homes in Merrill 54452, it is worth more than 62% of them ($267,802 against a typical $227,456), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($215 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (1988 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 56% 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 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1203 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was $4,719. The county assessed it at $256,700.

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