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$363,078$276 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $140,000 on Jan 6, 2015

1717 RUSKIN ST

MADISON, WI 53704
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,316 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$363K
$343K low$384K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Jan 6, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$230,078
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$184,062
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.38%
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.$133,000
SUMMIT CU · 2.75% 1 · recorded Jan 6, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,944 (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.$300,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,700

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.Bungalow
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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 51 ft²Patio · 51 ft²Porch · 205 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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 · 1.3 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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.Owner occupied
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

1717 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Sherman
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Sherman
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53704

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

This home
$125K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Madison 53704.

How it measures up in Madison 53704

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

Estimated value$363,078
CheaperTypical $325,481Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,316 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1717 Ruskin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShermanMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,07882% of homes64% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27674% of homes70% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,316 ft²55% of homes37% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac58% of homes44% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194027% of homes27% of homes15% of homes

About 1717 Ruskin St

How much is 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI is $363,078 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $342,552 to $383,604. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI last sell?

1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 6, 2015 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,316 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI built?

1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

1717 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 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,791 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 64% of them ($363,078 against a typical $325,481), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($276 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,316 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1940 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 35% 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 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1717 Ruskin St, Madison, WI was $5,944. The county assessed it at $300,700.

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