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$1,325,908
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 62How 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

2978 WAUBESA AVE

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

Valuation

$1.3M
$826K low$1.8M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,157 (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.$754,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$415,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$971,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyDANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.

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

E
Forest Edge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.0 mi
H
Oregon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
M
Oregon Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.9 mi

District: Oregon 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

2978 Waubesa 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.

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What homes are worth in Madison 53711

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

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$186K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,325,908
CheaperTypical $462,394Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

How 2978 Waubesa Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,325,908almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac59% of homes49% of homes

About 2978 Waubesa Ave

How much is 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI is $1,325,908 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $825,989 to $1,825,827. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI?

2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to Forest Edge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Oregon High School (high), rated A+; Oregon Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Oregon School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,889 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,325,908 against a typical $462,394) and its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than almost all 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 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2978 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI was $15,157. The county assessed it at $754,800.

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