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$238,569
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $117,000 on Jun 15, 2001

244 RUTH DR

JEFFERSON, WI 53549
0
Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$239K
$212K low$266K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,000 · Jun 15, 2001
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$177,379
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$141,903
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.24%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$61,190
FARMERS & MECHANICS BANK · recorded Nov 18, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,207 (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.$233,900 (2025)
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.$216,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,400

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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

H
Jefferson High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Jefferson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
West Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi

District: Jefferson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53549These 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.117
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 100.26

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.12,665
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,984
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,010
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

244 Ruth 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 84% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Jefferson 53549

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

This home
$143K$681K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Jefferson 53549.

How it measures up in Jefferson 53549

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jefferson 53549.

Estimated value$238,569
CheaperTypical $316,541Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

How 244 Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson 53549Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,56917% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac47% of homes43% of homes

About 244 Ruth Dr

How much is 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI is $238,569 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $211,598 to $265,540. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI last sell?

244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI last sold on Jun 15, 2001 for $117,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI?

244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI is assigned to Jefferson High School (high), rated D; Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated B; West Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Jefferson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI compare to other homes in Jefferson 53549?

Among the 3,200 homes in Jefferson 53549, it is worth more than 17% of them ($238,569 against a typical $316,541) and its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 16% 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 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI was $4,207. The county assessed it at $233,900.

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