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$294,500$234 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

1938 MELROSE ST

MADISON, WI 53704
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,258 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$295K
$278K low$311K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,697 (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.$304,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,671

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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 160 ft²Porch · 86 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Mendota Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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How this home compares

1938 Melrose 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 less than 85% of homes in Dane County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Sherman
  • Older than 77% 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
$178K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$294,500
CheaperTypical $348,473Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1938 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShermanMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,50042% of homes28% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23439% of homes48% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,258 ft²50% of homes33% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac74% of homes52% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195260% of homes38% of homes23% of homes

About 1938 Melrose St

How much is 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI is $294,500 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $277,986 to $311,014. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI last sell?

1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI last sold on Nov 15, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI?

1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,258 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI built?

1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI?

1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI is assigned to Sherman Middle School (middle), rated D-; Mendota Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,796 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 28% of them ($294,500 against a typical $348,473), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($234 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,258 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1952 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 15% 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 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1938 Melrose St, Madison, WI was $5,697. The county assessed it at $304,500.

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