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$270,361$203 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $266,000 on Sep 19, 2023

159 S CHARLES ST

WAUKESHA, WI 53186
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,332 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.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$270K
$227K low$314K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$266,000 · Sep 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,631 (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.$197,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,709

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.Conventional
CountyWAUKESHA
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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Traffic
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPorch · 308 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
South High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Les Paul Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Hadfield Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Waukesha School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53186These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.32,219
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,550 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,939
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

159 S Charles 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 94% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Waukesha County

What homes are worth in Waukesha 53186

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

This home
$163K$604K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Waukesha 53186.

How it measures up in Waukesha 53186

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waukesha 53186.

Estimated value$270,361
CheaperTypical $331,190Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 159 S Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukesha 53186Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,36129% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20351% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²37% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac9% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192626% of homes5% of homes

About 159 S Charles St

How much is 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI is $270,361 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $227,102 to $313,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI last sell?

159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI last sold on Sep 19, 2023 for $266,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI?

159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI built?

159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI?

159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI is assigned to South High School (high), rated D; Les Paul Middle School (middle), rated B; Hadfield Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Waukesha School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI compare to other homes in Waukesha 53186?

Among the 9,334 homes in Waukesha 53186, it is worth more than 29% of them ($270,361 against a typical $331,190), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($203 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1926 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 6% 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 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI was $2,631. The county assessed it at $197,500.

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