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$617,149
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 91How 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 $393,500 on May 18, 2018

2868 FOREST DOWN

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

Valuation

$617K
$559K low$675K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$393,500 · May 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,976 (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.$634,300 (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.$538,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$572,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$660,500

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.0.30
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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 · 1.6 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 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%

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How this home compares

2868 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 more than 81% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% 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
$187K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 77% 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$617,149
CheaperTypical $468,433Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

How 2868 Forest Down ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeminole RidgeMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$617,14966% of homes77% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac42% of homes73% of homes64% of homes

About 2868 Forest Down

How much is 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI is $617,149 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $559,101 to $675,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI last sell?

2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI last sold on May 18, 2018 for $393,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI?

2868 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 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,887 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than 77% of them ($617,149 against a typical $468,433) and its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 81% 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 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2868 Forest Down, Fitchburg, WI was $10,976. The county assessed it at $634,300.

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