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$267,444$197 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $220,000 on Mar 18, 2024

1242 BADGER ST

JANESVILLE, WI 53545
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,356 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$267K
$254K low$281K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Mar 18, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,567 (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.$212,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,200

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
CountyRock
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Marshall Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Craig High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Janesville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53545These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.928 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,159
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,377
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

1242 Badger 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Rock County

What homes are worth in Janesville 53545

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

This home
$136K$667K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Janesville 53545.

How it measures up in Janesville 53545

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Janesville 53545.

Estimated value$267,444
CheaperTypical $275,762Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,356 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,433 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1242 Badger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJanesville 53545Rock County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,44445% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19751% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,356 ft²43% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac29% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195545% of homes41% of homes

About 1242 Badger St

How much is 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI is $267,444 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $253,891 to $280,997. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI last sell?

1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI last sold on Mar 18, 2024 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI?

1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,356 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI built?

1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI?

1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Marshall Middle School (middle), rated C; Craig High School (high), rated C. All sit in Janesville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI compare to other homes in Janesville 53545?

Among the 7,842 homes in Janesville 53545, it is worth more than 45% of them ($267,444 against a typical $275,762), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($197 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,356 ft² against a typical 1,433 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1955 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Rock County, it is worth more than 48% 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 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Badger St, Janesville, WI was $3,567. The county assessed it at $212,200.

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