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$154,417
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $156,000 on Mar 26, 2024

123 W MESSENGER ST

RICE LAKE, WI 54868
0
Baths
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$154K
$134K low$175K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$156,000 · Mar 26, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,243
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$994
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.94%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$153,174
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC · recorded Mar 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,162 (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.$141,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBarron
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26

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.

H
Rice Lake High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Hilltop Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Rice Lake Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Rice Lake Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54868These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.15,894
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,438
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,727
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

123 W Messenger 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 77% of homes in Rice Lake 54868
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Barron County

What homes are worth in Rice Lake 54868

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

This home
$66K$596K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Rice Lake 54868.

How it measures up in Rice Lake 54868

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rice Lake 54868.

Estimated value$154,417
CheaperTypical $223,912Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

How 123 W Messenger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRice Lake 54868Barron County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,41723% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac29% of homes16% of homes

About 123 W Messenger St

How much is 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI is $154,417 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $133,820 to $175,014. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI last sell?

123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI last sold on Mar 26, 2024 for $156,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI?

123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI is assigned to Rice Lake High School (high), rated C; Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rice Lake Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Rice Lake Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI compare to other homes in Rice Lake 54868?

Among the 5,838 homes in Rice Lake 54868, it is worth more than 23% of them ($154,417 against a typical $223,912) and its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.52 ac). Measured against all of Barron County, it is worth more than 28% 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 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 123 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI was $2,162. The county assessed it at $141,400.

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