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$495,849$244 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

16280 W MELODY DR

NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,030 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$496K
$438K low$554K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,229 (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.$425,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$337,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$480,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyWAUKESHA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 100 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.

E
Ronald Reagan Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Eisenhower Middle/HighA+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.3 mi

District: New Berlin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53151These 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.78
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 100.30

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
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.33,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,856 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,485
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

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How this home compares

16280 W Melody Dr 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 more than 75% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in New Berlin 53151
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in New Berlin 53151

What homes are worth in New Berlin 53151

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

This home
$196K$843K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in New Berlin 53151.

How it measures up in New Berlin 53151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Berlin 53151.

Estimated value$495,849
CheaperTypical $412,683Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,761 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 16280 W Melody Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Berlin 53151Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,84975% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24458% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²65% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac29% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199176% of homes71% of homes

About 16280 W Melody Dr

How much is 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI is $495,849 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $438,015 to $553,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI last sell?

16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI?

16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI built?

16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI?

16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI is assigned to Ronald Reagan Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Eisenhower Middle/High (middle), rated A+. All sit in New Berlin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI compare to other homes in New Berlin 53151?

Among the 11,204 homes in New Berlin 53151, it is worth more than 75% of them ($495,849 against a typical $412,683), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($244 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,761 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1991 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 54% 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 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16280 W Melody Dr, New Berlin, WI was $5,229. The county assessed it at $425,100.

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