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$261,234
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 Sep 24, 2026

138 E FRANKLIN ST

PORTAGE, WI 53901
3
Beds
1
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$261K
$242K low$280K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,693 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$193,400 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,517

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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(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
Rusch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Wayne E. Bartels Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Portage High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Portage Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53901These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.14,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.98 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,198
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

138 E Franklin St 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 73% of homes in Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Columbia County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Portage 53901

What homes are worth in Portage 53901

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

This home
$86K$825K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Portage 53901.

How it measures up in Portage 53901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 53901.

Estimated value$261,234
CheaperTypical $273,063Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 138 E Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 53901Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,23446% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194875% of homes45% of homes

About 138 E Franklin St

How much is 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI is $261,234 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $242,240 to $280,228. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI?

138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI built?

138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI?

138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI is assigned to Rusch Elementary (elementary); Wayne E. Bartels Middle School (middle), rated C-; Portage High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Portage Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI compare to other homes in Portage 53901?

Among the 4,808 homes in Portage 53901, it is worth more than 46% of them ($261,234 against a typical $273,063), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1948 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 27% 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 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 138 E Franklin St, Portage, WI was $3,693. The county assessed it at $193,400.

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