Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $426,000 on Mar 1, 2016
2281 S THOMPSON DR
MADISON, WI 53716
12
Beds
8
Baths
2,690 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
28
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$426,000 · Mar 1, 2016
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,876 (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.$690,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$579,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$690,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$690,000
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Patio · 27 ft²
Transaction History(1)
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.
HME
LaFollette High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
Sennett Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
Southside Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
District: Madison Metropolitan School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 53716These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.19,485
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,283
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,524
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
2281 S Thompson 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.
- Bigger than 94% of homes in East Buckeye
- Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in East Buckeye
- Newer than 93% of homes in Madison 53716
How it measures up in Madison 53716
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53716.
Living area2,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 94% of homes nearby
Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger
Bigger than 94% of homes nearby
Year built1993
OlderTypical 1959Newer
Newer than 93% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | East Buckeye | Madison 53716 | Dane County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,690 ft² | 94% of homes | 94% of homes | 87% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.46 ac | 97% of homes | 94% of homes | 78% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1993 | 77% of homes | 93% of homes | 67% of homes |
About 2281 S Thompson Dr
When did 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI last sell?
2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI last sold on Mar 1, 2016 for $426,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI?
2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI has 12 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2,690 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.
When was 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI built?
2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI?
2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI is assigned to LaFollette High School (high), rated D-; Sennett Middle School (middle), rated D-; Southside Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53716?
Among the 6,746 homes in Madison 53716, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,690 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (1993 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI?
The 2024 property tax bill for 2281 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI was $13,876. The county assessed it at $690,000.
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