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$213,174
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $110,000 on Dec 21, 2010

281 LAKE AVE

MONTELLO, WI 53949
0
Baths
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$213K
$186K low$240K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Dec 21, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,248 (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.$122,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARQUETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Montello Jr. / Sr. High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Forest Lane Community SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Montello School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53949These 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.115
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 100.15

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.6,347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,831
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 Lake 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Marquette County

What homes are worth in Montello 53949

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

This home
$44K$625K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Montello 53949.

How it measures up in Montello 53949

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montello 53949.

Estimated value$213,174
CheaperTypical $221,880Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.96 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

How 281 Lake Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontello 53949Marquette County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,17447% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac19% of homes16% of homes

About 281 Lake Ave

How much is 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI is $213,174 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $186,017 to $240,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI last sell?

281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI last sold on Dec 21, 2010 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI?

281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI is assigned to Montello Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated D-; Forest Lane Community School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Montello School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI compare to other homes in Montello 53949?

Among the 4,072 homes in Montello 53949, it is worth more than 47% of them ($213,174 against a typical $221,880) and its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.96 ac). Measured against all of Marquette County, it is worth more than 45% 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 Lake Ave, Montello, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Lake Ave, Montello, WI was $3,248. The county assessed it at $122,200.

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