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$136,310$135 / 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 91How 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

242 S 4TH ST

MEDFORD, WI 54451
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,008 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.
1900
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$136K
$124K low$149K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,611 (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.$87,800 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyTaylor
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Medford Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Medford Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.4 mi

District: Medford Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54451These 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.86
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,118
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,014
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

242 S 4th 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 77% of homes in Medford 54451
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Medford 54451
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Taylor County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Medford 54451

What homes are worth in Medford 54451

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

This home
$41K$546K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Medford 54451.

How it measures up in Medford 54451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 54451.

Estimated value$136,310
CheaperTypical $212,040Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,445 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 2.27 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 242 S 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedford 54451Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,31023% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13552% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²16% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac9% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes15% of homes

About 242 S 4th St

How much is 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI is $136,310 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $124,005 to $148,615. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI?

242 S 4th St, Medford, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI built?

242 S 4th St, Medford, WI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI?

242 S 4th St, Medford, WI is assigned to Medford Middle School (middle), rated C+; Medford High School (high), rated C+; Medford Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Medford Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI compare to other homes in Medford 54451?

Among the 5,024 homes in Medford 54451, it is worth more than 23% of them ($136,310 against a typical $212,040), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($135 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,445 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 2.27 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Taylor County, it is worth more than 31% 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 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 S 4th St, Medford, WI was $1,611. The county assessed it at $87,800.

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