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$255,250
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 88How 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

261 W SHORT ST

JEFFERSON, WI 53549
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$255K
$225K low$285K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,971 (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.$276,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,900

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.39 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
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

H
Jefferson High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Jefferson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
West Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Jefferson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53549These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.12,665
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,984
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,010
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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 W Short 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 less than 77% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Jefferson 53549

What homes are worth in Jefferson 53549

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

This home
$141K$626K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Jefferson 53549.

How it measures up in Jefferson 53549

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jefferson 53549.

Estimated value$255,250
CheaperTypical $313,531Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

How 261 W Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson 53549Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,25025% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac18% of homes21% of homes

About 261 W Short St

How much is 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI is $255,250 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $225,354 to $285,146. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI last sell?

261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI last sold on Sep 24, 1976, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI?

261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI is assigned to Jefferson High School (high), rated D; Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated B; West Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Jefferson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI compare to other homes in Jefferson 53549?

Among the 3,202 homes in Jefferson 53549, it is worth more than 25% of them ($255,250 against a typical $313,531) and its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.3 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 23% 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 W Short St, Jefferson, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Short St, Jefferson, WI was $4,971. The county assessed it at $276,400.

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