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$503,982$294 / 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 92How 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 $455,000 on Sep 6, 2024

12800 W FOREST DR

NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,717 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.
0.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
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

$504K
$461K low$547K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Sep 6, 2024
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.$94,482
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$75,586
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.83%
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.$409,500
BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST CO NA · recorded Sep 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,245 (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.$419,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$298,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,600

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.0.84
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 149 ft²

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 · 3.2 mi
H
Brookfield Central High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Wisconsin Hills Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 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

12800 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 more than 78% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Older than 98% 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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$198K$813K

This home is worth more than 78% 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$503,982
CheaperTypical $397,791Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,717 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,754 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 12800 W Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Berlin 53151Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,98278% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29495% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,717 ft²48% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.84 ac77% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than19362% of homes7% of homes

About 12800 W Forest Dr

How much is 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI is $503,982 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $461,329 to $546,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI last sell?

12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI last sold on Sep 6, 2024 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,717 square feet of living space and a 0.84-acre lot.

When was 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI built?

12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

12800 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 12800 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 78% of them ($503,982 against a typical $397,791), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($294 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,717 ft² against a typical 1,754 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.84 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1936 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 56% 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 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12800 W Forest Dr, New Berlin, WI was $5,245. The county assessed it at $419,500.

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