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$200,204$265 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $73,500 on Jan 20, 1998

1516 RUGER AVE

JANESVILLE, WI 53545
2
Beds
2
Baths
756 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.
0.16 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$200K
$190K low$210K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,500 · Jan 20, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,501 (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.$141,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$141,900

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.Ranch
CountyRock
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.1958
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Craig High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Edison Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Janesville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53545These 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.97
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 100.30

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.928 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,159
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,377
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

1516 Ruger Ave 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 91% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Among the smallest homes in Janesville 53545
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Janesville 53545
  • Older than 67% of homes in Rock County

What homes are worth in Janesville 53545

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

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$160K$734K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Janesville 53545.

How it measures up in Janesville 53545

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Janesville 53545.

Estimated value$200,204
CheaperTypical $283,493Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area756 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1516 Ruger Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJanesville 53545Rock County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,2049% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26591% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than756 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac15% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than194835% of homes33% of homes

About 1516 Ruger Ave

How much is 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is $200,204 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $190,227 to $210,181. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI last sell?

1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI last sold on Jan 20, 1998 for $73,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 756 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI built?

1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Craig High School (high), rated D+; Edison Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Janesville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI compare to other homes in Janesville 53545?

Among the 7,842 homes in Janesville 53545, it is worth more than 9% of them ($200,204 against a typical $283,493), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($265 against a typical $204), it is bigger than almost none of them (756 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1948 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Rock County, it is worth more than 23% 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 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI was $2,501. The county assessed it at $141,900.

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