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$153,579
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 54How 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 $7,900 on Jun 30, 2000

278 FOREST LN

FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
0
Baths
4,203 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$154K
$84K low$224K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,900 · Jun 30, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$140 (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.$6,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJefferson
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.

E
Luther Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.4 mi
M
Fort Atkinson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Fort Atkinson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Fort Atkinson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53538These 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.107
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 100.32

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.17,107
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.153 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,270
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

278 Forest Ln 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 Fort Atkinson 53538
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Fort Atkinson 53538

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

This home
$136K$747K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Fort Atkinson 53538.

How it measures up in Fort Atkinson 53538

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Atkinson 53538.

Estimated value$153,579
CheaperTypical $319,411Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size4,203 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

How 278 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Atkinson 53538Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,5793% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,203 ft²10% of homes7% of homes

About 278 Forest Ln

How much is 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI is $153,579 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $83,641 to $223,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI last sell?

278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI last sold on Jun 30, 2000 for $7,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI?

278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI is assigned to Luther Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Fort Atkinson Middle School (middle), rated A-; Fort Atkinson High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Fort Atkinson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI compare to other homes in Fort Atkinson 53538?

Among the 7,263 homes in Fort Atkinson 53538, it is worth more than 3% of them ($153,579 against a typical $319,411) and its lot is bigger than 10% of them (4,203 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 4% 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 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Forest Ln, Fort Atkinson, WI was $140. The county assessed it at $6,700.

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