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$279,331$255 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $147,900 on Mar 9, 2022

2538 81ST ST

KENOSHA, WI 53143
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,096 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$279K
$248K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,900 · Mar 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,494 (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.$217,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,414

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.7 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKENOSHA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 63 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Tremper High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Jeffery Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Lance Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Kenosha School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53143These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.23,329
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,122
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,997
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

2538 81st 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 67% of homes in Kenosha County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Kenosha 53143
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Kenosha County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Kenosha 53143
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Kenosha 53143

What homes are worth in Kenosha 53143

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

This home
$134K$530K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Kenosha 53143.

How it measures up in Kenosha 53143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kenosha 53143.

Estimated value$279,331
CheaperTypical $261,352Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,303 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 2538 81st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenosha 53143Kenosha County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,33161% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25580% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,096 ft²27% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac87% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195978% of homes40% of homes

About 2538 81st St

How much is 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI is $279,331 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $247,740 to $310,922. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI last sell?

2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI last sold on Mar 9, 2022 for $147,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI?

2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,096 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI built?

2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI?

2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI is assigned to Tremper High School (high), rated C; Jeffery Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Lance Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Kenosha School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI compare to other homes in Kenosha 53143?

Among the 6,641 homes in Kenosha 53143, it is worth more than 61% of them ($279,331 against a typical $261,352), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($255 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,096 ft² against a typical 1,303 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1959 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Kenosha County, it is worth more than 33% 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 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2538 81st St, Kenosha, WI was $3,494. The county assessed it at $217,000.

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