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$1,019,442$290 / 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 83How 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

215 FOREST ST

MADISON, WI 53726
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
3,517 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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

$1M
$849K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,604 (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.$1,014,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$332,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$681,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,014,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,014,300

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.Colonial
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.1973
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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
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

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

H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53726These 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.127
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 100.25

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,273 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,161
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,577
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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

215 Forest 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 97% of homes in Dane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Madison 53726
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Dane County
  • Among the largest lots in Regent
  • Older than 93% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53726

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

This home
$249K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Madison 53726.

How it measures up in Madison 53726

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53726.

Estimated value$1,019,442
CheaperTypical $733,818Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,517 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,105 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 215 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRegentMadison 53726Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,019,44290% of homes86% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29012% of homes11% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than3,517 ft²94% of homes92% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 acalmost all homes98% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than192024% of homes29% of homes7% of homes

About 215 Forest St

How much is 215 Forest St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 215 Forest St, Madison, WI is $1,019,442 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $848,859 to $1,190,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 215 Forest St, Madison, WI last sell?

215 Forest St, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 1, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 215 Forest St, Madison, WI?

215 Forest St, Madison, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,517 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 215 Forest St, Madison, WI built?

215 Forest St, Madison, WI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 215 Forest St, Madison, WI?

215 Forest St, Madison, WI is assigned to West High School (high), rated A; Velma Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A-; Franklin Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 Forest St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53726?

Among the 1,056 homes in Madison 53726, it is worth more than 86% of them ($1,019,442 against a typical $733,818), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($290 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,517 ft² against a typical 2,105 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 97% 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 215 Forest St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 215 Forest St, Madison, WI was $17,604. The county assessed it at $1,014,300.

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