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$598,125$328 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $379,000 on Jun 28, 2017

281 COTTAGE CT

SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,826 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$598K
$584K low$612K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$379,000 · Jun 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,692 (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.$537,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$434,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$537,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$609,000

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.Ranch
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 72 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Prairie View Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Royal Oaks Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Sun Prairie West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Sun Prairie Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53590These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.45,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.667 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,632
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,189
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

281 Cottage Ct 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 84% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in West Prairie Village
  • Among the newest homes in West Prairie Village

What homes are worth in Sun Prairie 53590

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

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$247K$901K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Sun Prairie 53590.

How it measures up in Sun Prairie 53590

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sun Prairie 53590.

Estimated value$598,125
CheaperTypical $439,510Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$328
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,826 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 281 Cottage Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Prairie VillageSun Prairie 53590Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$598,12543% of homes84% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32880% of homes84% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,826 ft²28% of homes74% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac96% of homes67% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than2014almost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes

About 281 Cottage Ct

How much is 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI is $598,125 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $584,221 to $612,029. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI last sell?

281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI last sold on Jun 28, 2017 for $379,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI?

281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,826 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI built?

281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI?

281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI is assigned to Prairie View Middle School (middle), rated C; Royal Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sun Prairie West High School (high), rated D. All sit in Sun Prairie Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI compare to other homes in Sun Prairie 53590?

Among the 13,561 homes in Sun Prairie 53590, it is worth more than 84% of them ($598,125 against a typical $439,510), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($328 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,826 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2014 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 78% 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 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Cottage Ct, Sun Prairie, WI was $10,692. The county assessed it at $537,000.

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