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$223,028
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 86How 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

488 WATER ST

CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$223K
$191K low$255K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,338 (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.$183,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$296,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
88
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.111 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.Single Family Residence
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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(1)

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
Cambridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Nikolay Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Cambridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53523These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.5,347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,415
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,227
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

488 Water St 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 90% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Cambridge 53523

What homes are worth in Cambridge 53523

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

This home
$119K$996K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Cambridge 53523.

How it measures up in Cambridge 53523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 53523.

Estimated value$223,028
CheaperTypical $395,000Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

How 488 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridge 53523Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,02814% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac17% of homes31% of homes

About 488 Water St

How much is 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI is $223,028 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $191,497 to $254,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI?

488 Water St, Cambridge, WI is assigned to Cambridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Nikolay Middle School (middle), rated C; Cambridge High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI compare to other homes in Cambridge 53523?

Among the 2,320 homes in Cambridge 53523, it is worth more than 14% of them ($223,028 against a typical $395,000) and its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.44 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 10% 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 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Water St, Cambridge, WI was $3,338. The county assessed it at $183,500.

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