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$703,791
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 92How 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 $425,000 on Mar 31, 2016

2597 PLACID ST

FITCHBURG, WI 53711
0
Baths
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$704K
$645K low$763K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Mar 31, 2016
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.119%
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.$403,760
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO · recorded Mar 31, 2016
2nd 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.$320,000
MONONA STATE BANK
3rd 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.$50,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,515 (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.$722,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$645,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$641,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$752,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

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

E
Leopold Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53711These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.54,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,895 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,254
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.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

2597 Placid 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 more than 88% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Oak Meadow

What homes are worth in Madison 53711

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

This home
$185K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Madison 53711.

How it measures up in Madison 53711

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53711.

Estimated value$703,791
CheaperTypical $470,131Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

How 2597 Placid St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOak MeadowMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$703,79184% of homes85% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac82% of homes64% of homes53% of homes

About 2597 Placid St

How much is 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI is $703,791 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $644,770 to $762,812. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI last sell?

2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI last sold on Mar 31, 2016 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI?

2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI is assigned to Leopold Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Cherokee Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; West High School (high), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,889 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than 85% of them ($703,791 against a typical $470,131) and its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 88% 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 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2597 Placid St, Fitchburg, WI was $12,515. The county assessed it at $722,200.

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