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$148,022
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 87How 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

278 RAILROAD AVE

BENTON, WI 53803
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$148K
$129K low$167K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,758 (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.$96,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,178

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLAFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Benton High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Benton Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Benton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi

District: Benton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53803These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,257
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,198
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

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How this home compares

278 Railroad Ave 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 82% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Benton 53803

What homes are worth in Benton 53803

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

This home
$95K$563K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Benton 53803.

How it measures up in Benton 53803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 53803.

Estimated value$148,022
CheaperTypical $199,669Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

How 278 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 53803Lafayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,02220% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac9% of homes12% of homes

About 278 Railroad Ave

How much is 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI is $148,022 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $129,410 to $166,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI last sell?

278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI?

278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI is assigned to Benton High School (high), rated A+; Benton Middle School (middle), rated B+; Benton Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Benton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI compare to other homes in Benton 53803?

Among the 610 homes in Benton 53803, it is worth more than 20% of them ($148,022 against a typical $199,669) and its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Lafayette County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Railroad Ave, Benton, WI was $1,758. The county assessed it at $96,800.

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