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$400,629$209 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $248,800 on Jun 3, 2016

12985 CARDINAL CREST DR

BROOKFIELD, WI 53005
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,918 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$401K
$368K low$434K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$248,800 · Jun 3, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,971 (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.$351,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$395,200

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.Split Level
CountyWAUKESHA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Traffic
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 195 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 2.8 mi
H
Brookfield Central High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Wisconsin Hills Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Elmbrook School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53005These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.22,154
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,501 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,763
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,323
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

12985 Cardinal Crest 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 76% of homes in Brookfield 53005
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Brookfield 53005
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Brookfield 53005
  • Older than 65% of homes in Waukesha County

What homes are worth in Brookfield 53005

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

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$301K$1M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Brookfield 53005.

How it measures up in Brookfield 53005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookfield 53005.

Estimated value$400,629
CheaperTypical $482,282Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,918 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,885 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookfield 53005Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,62924% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20911% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,918 ft²52% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac18% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than196360% of homes35% of homes

About 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr

How much is 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI is $400,629 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $367,535 to $433,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI last sell?

12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI last sold on Jun 3, 2016 for $248,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI?

12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,918 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI built?

12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI?

12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, 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 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI compare to other homes in Brookfield 53005?

Among the 7,726 homes in Brookfield 53005, it is worth more than 24% of them ($400,629 against a typical $482,282), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($209 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,918 ft² against a typical 1,885 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1963 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 31% 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 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12985 Cardinal Crest Dr, Brookfield, WI was $3,971. The county assessed it at $351,000.

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