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$302,503$195 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $240,000 on Sep 23, 2022

517 S MADISON ST

STOUGHTON, WI 53589
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,550 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.
0.1 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$303K
$284K low$321K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Sep 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,732 (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.$275,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,300

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.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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(2)

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

M
River Bluff Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Fox Prairie Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Stoughton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Stoughton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53589These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.21,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,147
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

517 S Madison 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 86% of homes in Stoughton 53589
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Stoughton 53589
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Stoughton 53589
  • Older than 97% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Stoughton 53589

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

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$165K$1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Stoughton 53589.

How it measures up in Stoughton 53589

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stoughton 53589.

Estimated value$302,503
CheaperTypical $420,777Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,595 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 517 S Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStoughton 53589Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$302,50314% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19521% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,550 ft²47% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac4% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes3% of homes

About 517 S Madison St

How much is 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI is $302,503 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $284,334 to $320,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI last sell?

517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI last sold on Sep 23, 2022 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI?

517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,550 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI built?

517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI?

517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI is assigned to River Bluff Middle School (middle), rated C; Fox Prairie Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Stoughton High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Stoughton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI compare to other homes in Stoughton 53589?

Among the 7,344 homes in Stoughton 53589, it is worth more than 14% of them ($302,503 against a typical $420,777), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($195 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,550 ft² against a typical 1,595 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 22% 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 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 S Madison St, Stoughton, WI was $4,732. The county assessed it at $275,700.

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