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Apartment House (5+ Units)Commercial
Last sold for $593,000 on May 1, 1990

2553 UNIVERSITY AVE

MADISON, WI 53705
0
Baths
5,848 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$593,000 · May 1, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$70,073 (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.$3,963,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$303,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,660,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,963,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,963,000

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.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Apartment House (5+ Units)
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.5 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,042
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

2553 University Ave 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 largest homes in Regent
  • Among the largest lots in Regent
  • Among the newest homes in Regent

How it measures up in Madison 53705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53705.

Living area5,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 2553 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRegentMadison 53705Dane County
Living areabigger than5,848 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 acalmost all homes94% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than1996almost all homes95% of homes71% of homes

About 2553 University Ave

When did 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

2553 University Ave, Madison, WI last sold on May 1, 1990 for $593,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI?

2553 University Ave, Madison, WI has 5,848 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI built?

2553 University Ave, Madison, WI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI?

2553 University Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to West High School (high), rated A; Velma Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A-; Franklin Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53705?

Among the 7,461 homes in Madison 53705, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,848 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (1996 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2553 University Ave, Madison, WI was $70,073. The county assessed it at $3,963,000.

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