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$146,578
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 78How 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
Last sold for $65,000 on Jul 28, 2014

228 MELROSE ST

BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI 54615
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$147K
$114K low$179K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Jul 28, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,952 (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.$115,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,000

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.10 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.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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

H
Black River Falls High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Black River Falls Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Forrest Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.0 mi

District: Black River Falls School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54615These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.9,795
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,512
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,739
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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 Melrose 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 74% of homes in Black River Falls 54615
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Black River Falls 54615

What homes are worth in Black River Falls 54615

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

This home
$50K$639K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Black River Falls 54615.

How it measures up in Black River Falls 54615

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Black River Falls 54615.

Estimated value$146,578
CheaperTypical $214,858Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.66 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

How 228 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlack River Falls 54615Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,57826% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac4% of homes4% of homes

About 228 Melrose St

How much is 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI is $146,578 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $114,022 to $179,134. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI last sell?

228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI last sold on Jul 28, 2014 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI?

228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI is assigned to Black River Falls High School (high), rated D-; Black River Falls Middle School (middle), rated C+; Forrest Street Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Black River Falls School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI compare to other homes in Black River Falls 54615?

Among the 4,007 homes in Black River Falls 54615, it is worth more than 26% of them ($146,578 against a typical $214,858) and its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 2.66 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 30% 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 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Melrose St, Black River Falls, WI was $1,952. The county assessed it at $115,700.

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