Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$235,144$281 / 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

257 ROOT AVE

HARTFORD, WI 53027
2
Beds
1
Baths
837 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$235K
$215K low$255K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,438 (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.$191,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,767

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
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Hartford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Hartford Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53027These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.24,479
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.258 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,318
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

257 Root 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Hartford 53027
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Hartford 53027
  • Among the smallest homes in Hartford 53027
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Hartford 53027

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

This home
$210K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Hartford 53027.

How it measures up in Hartford 53027

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hartford 53027.

Estimated value$235,144
CheaperTypical $412,050Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,704 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 257 Root Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHartford 53027Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,1443% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28190% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than837 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac21% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than194719% of homes13% of homes

About 257 Root Ave

How much is 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI is $235,144 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $215,097 to $255,191. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI last sell?

257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI last sold on Apr 25, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI?

257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 837 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI built?

257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI?

257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hartford High School (high), rated C; Central Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Hartford Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI compare to other homes in Hartford 53027?

Among the 8,593 homes in Hartford 53027, it is worth more than 3% of them ($235,144 against a typical $412,050), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($281 against a typical $219), it is bigger than almost none of them (837 ft² against a typical 1,704 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1947 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 10% 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 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Root Ave, Hartford, WI was $2,438. The county assessed it at $191,400.

More homes on Root Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Hartford 53027

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 257 Root Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map