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$317,696$292 / 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 93How 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

5238 ESKER DR

MADISON, WI 53704
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,089 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$318K
$295K low$340K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,396 (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.$324,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$324,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$324,700

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.Ranch
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 144 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
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53704These 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.124
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 100.21

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
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.49,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,732
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

5238 Esker 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 83% of homes in Ridgewood
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Ridgewood
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Ridgewood
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ridgewood
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Madison 53704

What homes are worth in Madison 53704

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

This home
$185K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Madison 53704.

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Estimated value$317,696
CheaperTypical $349,110Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,089 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5238 Esker Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewoodMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,69617% of homes35% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29294% of homes73% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,089 ft²4% of homes21% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac13% of homes39% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199966% of homes91% of homes76% of homes

About 5238 Esker Dr

How much is 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI is $317,696 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $295,446 to $339,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI?

5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,089 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI built?

5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI?

5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI is assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; East High School (high), rated D-; Sherman Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,796 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 35% of them ($317,696 against a typical $349,110), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($292 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,089 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1999 against a typical 1960). 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 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5238 Esker Dr, Madison, WI was $5,396. The county assessed it at $324,700.

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