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$430,609$194 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $275,000 on Nov 25, 2019

1640 CAPITAL AVE

MADISON, WI 53705
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,216 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$431K
$414K low$447K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Nov 25, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,750 (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.$403,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$376,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$367,458

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.Ranch
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.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
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.Porch · 454 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
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.27,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,042
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%

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How this home compares

1640 Capital Ave 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Spring Harbor
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Spring Harbor
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Madison 53705
  • Older than 76% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53705

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

This home
$22K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Madison 53705.

How it measures up in Madison 53705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53705.

Estimated value$430,609
CheaperTypical $470,547Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area2,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1640 Capital Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpring HarborMadison 53705Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$430,60964% of homes43% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19417% of homes17% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,216 ft²78% of homes66% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac73% of homes79% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195339% of homes40% of homes24% of homes

About 1640 Capital Ave

How much is 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI is $430,609 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $413,920 to $447,298. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI last sold on Nov 25, 2019 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI?

1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,216 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI built?

1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI?

1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School (middle), rated C; Vel Phillips Memorial 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 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53705?

Among the 7,461 homes in Madison 53705, it is worth more than 43% of them ($430,609 against a typical $470,547), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($194 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 66% of them (2,216 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1953 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Dane 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 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1640 Capital Ave, Madison, WI was $7,750. The county assessed it at $403,100.

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