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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $130,000 on Oct 1, 1985

1617 RUSKIN ST

MADISON, WI 53704
8
Beds
4
Baths
1,748 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Oct 1, 1985
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$130,000
OLD NATIONAL BANK · recorded Oct 20, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,414 (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.$480,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$399,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$480,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$480,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
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.

M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Emerson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53704These 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.124
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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.49,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,732
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1617 Ruskin 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 81% of homes in Sherman
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Sherman
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Sherman

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Living area1,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1617 Ruskin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShermanMadison 53704Dane County
Living areabigger than1,748 ft²81% of homes67% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac93% of homes68% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195574% of homes42% of homes26% of homes

About 1617 Ruskin St

When did 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI last sell?

1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI last sold on Oct 1, 1985 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,748 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI built?

1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI is assigned to Sherman Middle School (middle), rated D-; Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,791 homes in Madison 53704, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,748 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1955 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1617 Ruskin St, Madison, WI was $8,414. The county assessed it at $480,000.

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