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$94,426$69 / 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 77How 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

254 S RIVER ST

JANESVILLE, WI 53548
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,372 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.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$94K
$72K low$116K high
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.$94,426
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$75,541

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,617 (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.$93,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,100

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.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.11%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.Old Style
CountyRock
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.1914
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 156 ft²

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

E
Wilson Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Parker High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Janesville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53548These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,818
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,665
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

254 S River 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Rock County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Janesville 53548
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Rock County
  • Among the oldest homes in Janesville 53548

What homes are worth in Janesville 53548

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

This home
$96K$781K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Janesville 53548.

How it measures up in Janesville 53548

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Janesville 53548.

Estimated value$94,426
CheaperTypical $281,129Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 254 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJanesville 53548Rock County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,4262% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$69almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²44% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac38% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than1840almost no homesalmost no homes

About 254 S River St

How much is 254 S River St, Janesville, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 S River St, Janesville, WI is $94,426 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $72,499 to $116,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 254 S River St, Janesville, WI?

254 S River St, Janesville, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 254 S River St, Janesville, WI built?

254 S River St, Janesville, WI was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. It is a old style home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 254 S River St, Janesville, WI?

254 S River St, Janesville, WI is assigned to Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Franklin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Parker High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Janesville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 S River St, Janesville, WI compare to other homes in Janesville 53548?

Among the 6,715 homes in Janesville 53548, it is worth more than 2% of them ($94,426 against a typical $281,129), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($69 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1840 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Rock County, it is worth more than almost no 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 254 S River St, Janesville, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 S River St, Janesville, WI was $1,617. The county assessed it at $93,100.

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