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$317,199
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 90How 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 $279,900 on Jun 2, 2026

5194 SASSAFRAS DR

FITCHBURG, WI 53711
Building report
0
Baths
1,045 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$317K
$287K low$348K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$279,900 · Jun 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,306 (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.$308,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,700

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 (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyDANE
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(6)

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
Leopold Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Cherokee Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan 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

5194 Sassafras Dr 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 Madison 53711
  • Among the smallest lots in Swan Creek

What homes are worth in Madison 53711

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

This home
$242K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 10% of 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$317,199
CheaperTypical $485,602Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1,045 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 5194 Sassafras Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwan CreekMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,19939% of homes10% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,045 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 5194 Sassafras Dr

How much is 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI is $317,199 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $286,611 to $347,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI last sell?

5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI last sold on Jun 2, 2026 for $279,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI?

5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI is assigned to Leopold Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Cherokee Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; West High School (high), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,891 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than 10% of them ($317,199 against a typical $485,602) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,045 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of Dane 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 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5194 Sassafras Dr, Fitchburg, WI was $5,306. The county assessed it at $308,300.

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