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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $27,000 on Apr 1, 1974

1544 JEFFERSON ST

MADISON, WI 53711
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,795 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
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.$27,000 · Apr 1, 1974

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,173 (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.$481,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$304,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$481,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$481,600

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.7 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
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

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 · 0.8 mi
E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53711These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.54,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,895 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,254
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

1544 Jefferson 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 71% of homes in Vilas
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Madison 53711

How it measures up in Madison 53711

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53711.

Living area1,795 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1544 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilasMadison 53711Dane County
Living areabigger than1,795 ft²29% of homes46% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac38% of homes12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192571% of homes9% of homes10% of homes

About 1544 Jefferson St

When did 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI last sell?

1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI last sold on Apr 1, 1974 for $27,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI?

1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,795 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI built?

1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI?

1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI is assigned to West High School (high), rated A; Franklin Elementary School (elementary); 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 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,891 homes in Madison 53711, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,795 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1925 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1544 Jefferson St, Madison, WI was $8,173. The county assessed it at $481,600.

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