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$214,839$151 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $129,000 on Jul 18, 2019

1259 RUGER AVE

JANESVILLE, WI 53545
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,422 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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

$215K
$204K low$225K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,000 · Jul 18, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,927 (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.$176,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,900

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.Old Style
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.1906
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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 · 166 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Craig High SchoolD+
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%

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How this home compares

1259 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 86% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Rock County
  • Older than 94% 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
$160K$734K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$214,839
CheaperTypical $283,493Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,422 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1259 Ruger Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJanesville 53545Rock County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,83914% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15114% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,422 ft²49% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac24% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than18907% of homes6% of homes

About 1259 Ruger Ave

How much is 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is $214,839 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $204,292 to $225,386. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI last sell?

1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI last sold on Jul 18, 2019 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,422 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI built?

1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a old style home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Craig High School (high), rated D+; 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 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI compare to other homes in Janesville 53545?

Among the 7,842 homes in Janesville 53545, it is worth more than 14% of them ($214,839 against a typical $283,493), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($151 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,422 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1890 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Rock County, it is worth more than 26% 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 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1259 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was $2,927. The county assessed it at $176,900.

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