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$472,443$231 / 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 90How 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 $200,000 on Sep 25, 2007

520 S ORCHARD ST

MADISON, WI 53715
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,047 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$472K
$427K low$518K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Sep 25, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,513 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$500,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$138,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$362,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$500,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyDane
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1974
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 219 ft²

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
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53715These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.43%
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.11,368
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,452 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,900
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

520 S Orchard 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 more than 75% of homes in Madison 53715
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Greenbush
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Madison 53715
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53715

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

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$188K$864K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Madison 53715.

How it measures up in Madison 53715

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53715.

Estimated value$472,443
CheaperTypical $376,447Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,047 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 520 S Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenbushMadison 53715Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,44373% of homes75% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23122% of homes28% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than2,047 ft²75% of homes77% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac66% of homes48% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than191748% of homes34% of homes7% of homes

About 520 S Orchard St

How much is 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI is $472,443 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $427,213 to $517,673. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI last sell?

520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI last sold on Sep 25, 2007 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI?

520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,047 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI built?

520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI?

520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary); West High School (high), rated A; Velma Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53715?

Among the 1,685 homes in Madison 53715, it is worth more than 75% of them ($472,443 against a typical $376,447), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($231 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,047 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1917 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 63% 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 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 520 S Orchard St, Madison, WI was $8,513. The county assessed it at $500,800.

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