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$486,272$295 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $638,000 on May 5, 2021

1218 UNIVERSITY BAY DR

MADISON, WI 53705
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,647 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1857
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$486K
$386K low$586K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$638,000 · May 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,736 (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.$807,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$396,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$410,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$807,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,143,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Shorewood Hills Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
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.27,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,042
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

1218 University Bay Dr 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 71% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Madison 53705
  • Among the oldest homes in Madison 53705

What homes are worth in Madison 53705

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

This home
$24K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Madison 53705.

How it measures up in Madison 53705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53705.

Estimated value$486,272
CheaperTypical $525,042Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$295
CheaperTypical $295Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,647 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1857
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1218 University Bay Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53705Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,27243% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29550% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,647 ft²38% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac74% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than1857almost no homesalmost no homes

About 1218 University Bay Dr

How much is 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI is $486,272 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $386,130 to $586,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI last sell?

1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI last sold on May 5, 2021 for $638,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI?

1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,647 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI built?

1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI was built in 1857, making it 169 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI?

1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI is assigned to Shorewood Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; West High School (high), rated A; Velma Hamilton 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 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53705?

Among the 7,462 homes in Madison 53705, it is worth more than 43% of them ($486,272 against a typical $525,042), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($295 against a typical $295), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,647 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1857 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 61% 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 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1218 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI was $17,736. The county assessed it at $807,000.

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