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$274,919$244 / 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
Last sold for $200,000 on Jun 18, 2007

12701 W FOREST DR

NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,129 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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.

Valuation

$275K
$256K low$294K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Jun 18, 2007
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.$97,619
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$78,095
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.64%
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.$177,300
DITECH FINANCIAL LLC · recorded Jul 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,349 (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.$265,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAUKESHA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Swanson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
H
Brookfield Central High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Wisconsin Hills Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Elmbrook School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53151These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
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.33,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,856 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,485
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.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

12701 W Forest Dr 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 92% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Older than 96% of homes in New Berlin 53151

What homes are worth in New Berlin 53151

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

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$196K$835K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in New Berlin 53151.

How it measures up in New Berlin 53151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Berlin 53151.

Estimated value$274,919
CheaperTypical $397,840Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,129 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 12701 W Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Berlin 53151Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$274,91910% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24465% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,129 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac43% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than19464% of homes10% of homes

About 12701 W Forest Dr

How much is 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI is $274,919 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $256,268 to $293,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI last sell?

12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI last sold on Jun 18, 2007 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,129 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI built?

12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI is assigned to Swanson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Brookfield Central High School (high), rated A+; Wisconsin Hills Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Elmbrook School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI compare to other homes in New Berlin 53151?

Among the 11,204 homes in New Berlin 53151, it is worth more than 10% of them ($274,919 against a typical $397,840), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($244 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,129 ft² against a typical 1,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1946 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 8% 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 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12701 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI was $4,349. The county assessed it at $265,800.

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