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$148,272$153 / 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 93How 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

1257 RUGER AVE

JANESVILLE, WI 53545
2
Beds
1
Baths
968 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$148K
$138K low$159K high
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.$148,272
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$118,618

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,005 (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.$114,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,500

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1930
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 169 ft²

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

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Craig High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Edison Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

1257 Ruger Ave 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 97% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Rock County
  • Older than 78% 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
$144K$723K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$148,272
CheaperTypical $282,959Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 1257 Ruger Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJanesville 53545Rock County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,2723% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15317% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than968 ft²8% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac6% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192723% of homes22% of homes

About 1257 Ruger Ave

How much is 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is $148,272 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $137,668 to $158,876. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 968 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI built?

1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Craig High School (high), rated C; Edison Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Janesville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI compare to other homes in Janesville 53545?

Among the 7,842 homes in Janesville 53545, it is worth more than 3% of them ($148,272 against a typical $282,959), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($153 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 8% of them (968 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1927 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Rock County, it is worth more than 11% 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 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was $2,005. The county assessed it at $114,500.

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