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$944,513$590 / 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 98How 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
Last sold for $700,000 on Jul 13, 2022

261 KENSINGTON DR

MADISON, WI 53704
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,601 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
3
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

$945K
$927K low$962K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Jul 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,024 (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.$554,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$326,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$532,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$801,500

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Cape Cod
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(1)

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.

M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Lake View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53704These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.34%
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.49,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,732
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

261 Kensington Dr 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 97% of homes in Madison 53704
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Madison 53704
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Madison 53704

What homes are worth in Madison 53704

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

This home
$125K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Madison 53704.

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Estimated value$944,513
CheaperTypical $307,440Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$590
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,601 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

How 261 Kensington Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$944,51397% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$590almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,601 ft²57% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac80% of homes58% of homes

About 261 Kensington Dr

How much is 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI is $944,513 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $927,064 to $961,962. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI last sell?

261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI last sold on Jul 13, 2022 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI?

261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,601 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

What schools serve 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI?

261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI is assigned to Sherman Middle School (middle), rated D-; East High School (high), rated A-; Lake View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,796 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 97% of them ($944,513 against a typical $307,440), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($590 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,601 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 96% 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 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI was $14,024. The county assessed it at $554,000.

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