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$492,915
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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $302,500 on Nov 14, 2012

2861 FOREST DOWN

FITCHBURG, WI 53711
0
Baths
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$493K
$453K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$302,500 · Nov 14, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$367,914
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$294,331
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.22%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,001
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Nov 14, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,875 (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.$514,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$418,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$466,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Leopold Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53711These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.54,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,895 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,254
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2861 Forest Down 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 95% of homes in Seminole Ridge
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Madison 53711

What homes are worth in Madison 53711

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

This home
$185K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Madison 53711.

How it measures up in Madison 53711

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53711.

Estimated value$492,915
CheaperTypical $471,921Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

How 2861 Forest Down ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeminole RidgeMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,9155% of homes56% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac51% of homes76% of homes66% of homes

About 2861 Forest Down

How much is 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI is $492,915 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $453,274 to $532,556. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI last sell?

2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI last sold on Nov 14, 2012 for $302,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI?

2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI is assigned to Leopold Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Cherokee Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; West High School (high), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,889 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than 56% of them ($492,915 against a typical $471,921) and its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 65% 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 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2861 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI was $8,875. The county assessed it at $514,300.

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