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$638,663$387 / 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 94How 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 $291,500 on Jun 18, 2014

1261 GILS WAY

CROSS PLAINS, WI 53528
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,652 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$639K
$600K low$678K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$291,500 · Jun 18, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,738 (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.$319,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$237,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$489,100

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.Split Level
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Glacier Creek Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Middleton High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Middleton-Cross Plains School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53528These 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.152
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 100.24

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,695
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.141 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,393
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,083
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

1261 Gils Way 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 more than 82% of homes in Dane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Dane County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Cross Plains 53528
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Dane County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Cross Plains 53528

What homes are worth in Cross Plains 53528

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

This home
$199K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Cross Plains 53528.

How it measures up in Cross Plains 53528

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cross Plains 53528.

Estimated value$638,663
CheaperTypical $510,964Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 1261 Gils Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCross Plains 53528Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$638,66373% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38761% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,652 ft²78% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac60% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than200388% of homes85% of homes

About 1261 Gils Way

How much is 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI is $638,663 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $599,556 to $677,770. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI last sell?

1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI last sold on Jun 18, 2014 for $291,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI?

1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,652 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI built?

1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI?

1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI is assigned to Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glacier Creek Middle School (middle), rated A+; Middleton High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Middleton-Cross Plains School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI compare to other homes in Cross Plains 53528?

Among the 2,269 homes in Cross Plains 53528, it is worth more than 73% of them ($638,663 against a typical $510,964), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($387 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,652 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2003 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 82% 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 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Gils Way, Cross Plains, WI was $7,738. The county assessed it at $319,300.

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