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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $455,500 on Dec 17, 2019

1608 ADAMS ST

MADISON, WI 53711
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,622 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.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$455,500 · Dec 17, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,188 (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.$636,700 (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.$459,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$636,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$636,700

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.1948
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 270 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
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

1608 Adams 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Madison 53711
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 93% 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 area2,622 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1608 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilasMadison 53711Dane County
Living areabigger than2,622 ft²70% of homes87% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac37% of homes14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192259% of homes7% of homes8% of homes

About 1608 Adams St

When did 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI last sell?

1608 Adams St, Madison, WI last sold on Dec 17, 2019 for $455,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI?

1608 Adams St, Madison, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,622 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI built?

1608 Adams St, Madison, WI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI?

1608 Adams 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 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,882 homes in Madison 53711, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,622 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1922 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 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1608 Adams St, Madison, WI was $11,188. The county assessed it at $636,700.

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