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$146,486$87 / ft²
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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $140,000 on Dec 15, 2025

500 E 5TH ST

MERRILL, WI 54452
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,680 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$146K
$122K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Dec 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,154 (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.$140,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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.

M
Prairie River Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Kate Goodrich Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Merrill High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Merrill Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54452These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,062
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

500 E 5th 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 81% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Merrill 54452

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

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$85K$563K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Merrill 54452.

How it measures up in Merrill 54452

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 54452.

Estimated value$146,486
CheaperTypical $218,403Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,413 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 3.06 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 500 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 54452Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,48621% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8715% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²73% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190041% of homes41% of homes

About 500 E 5th St

How much is 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI is $146,486 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,356 to $170,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI last sell?

500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI last sold on Dec 15, 2025 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI?

500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI built?

500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI?

500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI is assigned to Prairie River Middle School (middle), rated D+; Kate Goodrich Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Merrill High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Merrill Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI compare to other homes in Merrill 54452?

Among the 7,865 homes in Merrill 54452, it is worth more than 21% of them ($146,486 against a typical $218,403), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($87 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,413 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 3.06 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 19% 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 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 E 5th St, Merrill, WI was $3,154. The county assessed it at $140,100.

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