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Apartment House (5+ Units)Commercial
Last sold for $4,646,000 on Oct 17, 2025

2838 DRYDEN DR

MADISON, WI 53704
0
Baths
5,236 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$4,646,000 · Oct 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$82,271 (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.$4,652,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,352,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,652,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,652,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartment House (5+ Units)
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
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

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.

M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Mendota Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

2838 Dryden Dr 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Sherman
  • Among the largest lots in Sherman
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Sherman

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Living area5,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 2838 Dryden Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShermanMadison 53704Dane County
Living areabigger than5,236 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 acalmost all homes92% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than197997% of homes73% of homes53% of homes

About 2838 Dryden Dr

When did 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI last sell?

2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI last sold on Oct 17, 2025 for $4,646,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI?

2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI has 5,236 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI built?

2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI?

2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI is assigned to Sherman Middle School (middle), rated D-; Mendota Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; East High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,799 homes in Madison 53704, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,236 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1979 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2838 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI was $82,271. The county assessed it at $4,652,000.

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