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$167,266
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 75How 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

228 E HOWARD ST

PORTAGE, WI 53901
2
Beds
1
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$167K
$125K low$209K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,741 (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.$136,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,785

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.8 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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

E
Rusch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wayne E. Bartels Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Portage High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Portage Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53901These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.14,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.98 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,198
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

228 E Howard 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 92% of homes in Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Portage 53901
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Portage 53901

What homes are worth in Portage 53901

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

This home
$86K$785K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Portage 53901.

How it measures up in Portage 53901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 53901.

Estimated value$167,266
CheaperTypical $266,680Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 228 E Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 53901Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,26613% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194169% of homes42% of homes

About 228 E Howard St

How much is 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI is $167,266 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $125,466 to $209,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI?

228 E Howard St, Portage, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI built?

228 E Howard St, Portage, WI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI?

228 E Howard St, Portage, WI is assigned to Rusch Elementary (elementary); Wayne E. Bartels Middle School (middle), rated C-; Portage High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Portage Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI compare to other homes in Portage 53901?

Among the 4,807 homes in Portage 53901, it is worth more than 13% of them ($167,266 against a typical $266,680), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1941 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 8% 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 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 228 E Howard St, Portage, WI was $2,741. The county assessed it at $136,000.

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