Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $205,000 on Dec 19, 2014
208 MERRY ST
MADISON, WI 53704
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,832 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.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Dec 19, 2014
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,743 (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.$492,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$492,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$492,700
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.73 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
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.1963
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 54 ft²Patio · 54 ft²Porch · 152 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.Foreclosure Filings(6)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MHE
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
Lapham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 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
208 Merry 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.
- Bigger than 94% of homes in Madison 53704
- Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Marquette
- Older than 96% 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.
Living area2,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 94% of homes nearby
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 42% of homes nearby
Year built1909
OlderTypical 1960Newer
Newer than 4% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Marquette | Madison 53704 | Dane County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,832 ft² | 90% of homes | 94% of homes | 89% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 89% of homes | 42% of homes | 23% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1909 | 38% of homes | 4% of homes | 5% of homes |
About 208 Merry St
When did 208 Merry St, Madison, WI last sell?
208 Merry St, Madison, WI last sold on Dec 19, 2014 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 208 Merry St, Madison, WI?
208 Merry St, Madison, WI has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,832 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.
When was 208 Merry St, Madison, WI built?
208 Merry St, Madison, WI was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 208 Merry St, Madison, WI?
208 Merry St, Madison, WI is assigned to O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated B-; East High School (high), rated D-; 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 208 Merry St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?
Among the 15,792 homes in Madison 53704, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,832 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1909 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 208 Merry St, Madison, WI?
The 2024 property tax bill for 208 Merry St, Madison, WI was $8,743. The county assessed it at $492,700.
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