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$464,930$270 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $302,000 on Jun 23, 2020

1286 INDEPENDENCE WAY

SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,720 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.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$465K
$445K low$485K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$302,000 · Jun 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,485 (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.$373,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$318,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$373,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$424,000

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.Colonial
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
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.Deck · 220 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
C.H. Bird Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Sun Prairie West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Patrick Marsh Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Sun Prairie Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53590These 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.70
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 100.21

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.667 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,632
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,189
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

1286 Independence 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 67% of homes in Liberty Square
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Liberty Square
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Liberty Square
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590

What homes are worth in Sun Prairie 53590

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

This home
$247K$907K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590.

How it measures up in Sun Prairie 53590

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sun Prairie 53590.

Estimated value$464,930
CheaperTypical $439,812Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 1286 Independence Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLiberty SquareSun Prairie 53590Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,93067% of homes57% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27096% of homes55% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,720 ft²80% of homes67% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac53% of homes11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than200893% of homes95% of homes94% of homes

About 1286 Independence Way

How much is 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI is $464,930 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $445,265 to $484,595. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI last sell?

1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI last sold on Jun 23, 2020 for $302,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI?

1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,720 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI built?

1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI?

1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI is assigned to C.H. Bird Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Sun Prairie West High School (high), rated D; Patrick Marsh Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Sun Prairie Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI compare to other homes in Sun Prairie 53590?

Among the 13,563 homes in Sun Prairie 53590, it is worth more than 57% of them ($464,930 against a typical $439,812), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($270 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,720 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2008 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Dane 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 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1286 Independence Way, Sun Prairie, WI was $7,485. The county assessed it at $373,900.

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