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$394,867$273 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $186,900 on Apr 25, 2016

274 WAUBESA ST

MADISON, WI 53704
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,448 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.
2,801 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$395K
$369K low$421K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$186,900 · Apr 25, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,585 (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.$320,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$320,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$320,200

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.Traditional/Old
CountyDane
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1967
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Patio · 96 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Lowell Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

274 Waubesa 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 65% of homes in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Madison 53704
  • Among the oldest 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
$181K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$394,867
CheaperTypical $348,123Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size2,801 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 274 Waubesa St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenk / Atwood / Starkweather / YaharaMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,86735% of homes65% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27318% of homes67% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,448 ft²56% of homes46% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,801 ft²4% of homes3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than19025% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes

About 274 Waubesa St

How much is 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI is $394,867 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $369,123 to $420,611. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI last sell?

274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI last sold on Apr 25, 2016 for $186,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI?

274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,448 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI built?

274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI?

274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI is assigned to Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; East High School (high), rated D-; O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,799 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 65% of them ($394,867 against a typical $348,123), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($273 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,448 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,801 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1902 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 38% 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 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 274 Waubesa St, Madison, WI was $5,585. The county assessed it at $320,200.

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