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$290,286$167 / 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 89How 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

2172 EMPIRE DR

WAUKESHA, WI 53186
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,740 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$290K
$259K low$322K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,126 (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.$308,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$308,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,048

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
CountyWAUKESHA
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Yes
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.Deck · 478 ft²Patio · 478 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

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

E
Banting Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Horning Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
South High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Waukesha School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53186These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,219
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,550 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,939
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

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How this home compares

2172 Empire Dr 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 91% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Waukesha 53186
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Waukesha County

What homes are worth in Waukesha 53186

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

This home
$159K$599K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Waukesha 53186.

How it measures up in Waukesha 53186

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waukesha 53186.

Estimated value$290,286
CheaperTypical $329,939Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 2172 Empire Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukesha 53186Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,28637% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16722% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²65% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac45% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than196763% of homes41% of homes

About 2172 Empire Dr

How much is 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI is $290,286 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $258,793 to $321,779. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI last sell?

2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI?

2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI built?

2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI?

2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI is assigned to Banting Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Horning Middle School (middle), rated C-; South High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Waukesha School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI compare to other homes in Waukesha 53186?

Among the 9,334 homes in Waukesha 53186, it is worth more than 37% of them ($290,286 against a typical $329,939), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($167 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1967 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 9% 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 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2172 Empire Dr, Waukesha, WI was $4,126. The county assessed it at $308,900.

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