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$275,505$271 / 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 88How 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

1217 CARPENTER ST

MADISON, WI 53704
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,015 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$276K
$243K low$308K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,583 (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.$326,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$296,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,018

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Traffic
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 32 ft²Patio · 32 ft²Porch · 56 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53704These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,732
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

1217 Carpenter 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Dane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Carpenter-Ridgeway
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Carpenter-Ridgeway
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Dane County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Madison 53704

What homes are worth in Madison 53704

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

This home
$121K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Madison 53704.

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Estimated value$275,505
CheaperTypical $307,395Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$271
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,015 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 1217 Carpenter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarpenter-RidgewayMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,50538% of homes37% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27188% of homes72% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,015 ft²9% of homes16% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac40% of homes44% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than199883% of homes90% of homes74% of homes

About 1217 Carpenter St

How much is 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI is $275,505 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $242,511 to $308,499. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI last sell?

1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI?

1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,015 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI built?

1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI?

1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI is assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; East High School (high), rated A-; O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,797 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 37% of them ($275,505 against a typical $307,395), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($271 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,015 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1998 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 18% 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 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1217 Carpenter St, Madison, WI was $6,583. The county assessed it at $326,200.

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