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Last sold for $124,000 on Feb 2, 2012

1542 MARTIN ST

MADISON, WI 53713
3
Beds
1
Baths
904 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.
0.18 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$124,000 · Feb 2, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,132 (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.$253,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$253,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
67
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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 Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 112 ft²

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

H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Midvale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.3 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53713These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.22,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,368 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,222
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,431
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

1542 Martin 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Madison 53713
  • Older than 91% of homes in Madison 53713

How it measures up in Madison 53713

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53713.

Living area904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1542 Martin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53713Dane County
Living areabigger than904 ft²9% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac18% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19489% of homes18% of homes

About 1542 Martin St

When did 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI last sell?

1542 Martin St, Madison, WI last sold on Feb 2, 2012 for $124,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI?

1542 Martin St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 904 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI built?

1542 Martin St, Madison, WI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI?

1542 Martin St, Madison, WI is assigned to West High School (high), rated A; Cherokee Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; Midvale Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53713?

Among the 3,472 homes in Madison 53713, it is bigger than 9% of them (904 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1948 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1542 Martin St, Madison, WI was $4,132. The county assessed it at $253,300.

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