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138 W GORHAM ST

MADISON, WI 53703
0
Baths
160,000 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,416 (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.$932,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$702,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$932,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$932,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Boarding/Rooming House, Apt Hotel
CountyDane
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1900
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
H
West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53703These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
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.40,725
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,930 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,168
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 W Gorham 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Capitol
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Dane County
  • Among the oldest homes in Dane County

How it measures up in Madison 53703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53703.

Living area160,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,583 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 138 W Gorham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitolMadison 53703Dane County
Living areabigger than160,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac53% of homes68% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than189412% of homes15% of homesalmost no homes

About 138 W Gorham St

How big is 138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI?

138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI has 160,000 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI built?

138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI?

138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary); West High School (high), rated D+; Velma Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53703?

Among the 6,589 homes in Madison 53703, it is bigger than almost all of them (160,000 ft² against a typical 1,583 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1894 against a typical 1923). 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 W Gorham St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 138 W Gorham St, Madison, WI was $16,416. The county assessed it at $932,000.

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