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$333,679$156 / 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 80How 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

1978 E MAIN ST

MADISON, WI 53704
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,145 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.
3,681 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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

$334K
$266K low$401K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,914 (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.$429,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$358,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$393,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,948

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
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.1953
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 126 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lapham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 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

1978 E Main 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 72% of homes in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Madison 53704

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
$126K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 60% 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$333,679
CheaperTypical $307,639Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,145 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size3,681 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1978 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenk / Atwood / Starkweather / YaharaMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,67928% of homes60% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$156almost no homes18% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,145 ft²89% of homes84% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,681 ft²14% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than190917% of homes4% of homes5% of homes

About 1978 E Main St

How much is 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI is $333,679 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $266,173 to $401,185. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI last sell?

1978 E Main St, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI?

1978 E Main St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,145 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI built?

1978 E Main St, Madison, WI was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI?

1978 E Main St, Madison, WI is assigned to East High School (high), rated A-; O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated A; Lapham Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,795 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 60% of them ($333,679 against a typical $307,639), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($156 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,145 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,681 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1909 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 29% 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 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1978 E Main St, Madison, WI was $7,914. The county assessed it at $429,100.

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