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$180,278
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 80How 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

517 MERRILL ST

SPARTA, WI 54656
0
Baths
828 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$180K
$144K low$216K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24 (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.$1,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,500

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.12 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.minimal

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 - Vacant Land
CountyMONROE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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.

H
Sparta High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Herrman Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Meadowview Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Sparta Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54656These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.95%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,088
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.65 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,743
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

517 Merrill 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 78% of homes in Sparta 54656
  • Among the smallest lots in Sparta 54656

What homes are worth in Sparta 54656

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

This home
$70K$584K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Sparta 54656.

How it measures up in Sparta 54656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 54656.

Estimated value$180,278
CheaperTypical $254,269Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size828 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 517 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 54656Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,27822% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than828 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes

About 517 Merrill St

How much is 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI is $180,278 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $144,436 to $216,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI last sell?

517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI?

517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI is assigned to Sparta High School (high), rated D; Herrman Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Meadowview Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Sparta Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI compare to other homes in Sparta 54656?

Among the 5,844 homes in Sparta 54656, it is worth more than 22% of them ($180,278 against a typical $254,269) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (828 ft² against a typical 0.66 ac). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 27% 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 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Merrill St, Sparta, WI was $24. The county assessed it at $1,500.

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