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$356,784
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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

535 SOUTH ST

DEFOREST, WI 53532
0
Baths
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$357K
$339K low$375K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$195,284
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$156,227
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$161,500
DMB COMMUNITY BANK · P · recorded Aug 15, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,561 (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.$319,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
57
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.75
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

E
Yahara Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
M
DeForest Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
DeForest High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Deforest Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53532These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.18,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.335 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,746
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

535 South 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 Deforest 53532
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Deforest 53532

What homes are worth in Deforest 53532

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

This home
$224K$854K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Deforest 53532.

How it measures up in Deforest 53532

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deforest 53532.

Estimated value$356,784
CheaperTypical $448,955Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

How 535 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeforest 53532Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,78422% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac85% of homes85% of homes

About 535 South St

How much is 535 South St, Deforest, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 535 South St, Deforest, WI is $356,784 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $338,844 to $374,724. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 535 South St, Deforest, WI?

535 South St, Deforest, WI is assigned to Yahara Elementary School (elementary), rated A; DeForest Middle School (middle), rated B; DeForest High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Deforest Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 535 South St, Deforest, WI compare to other homes in Deforest 53532?

Among the 5,937 homes in Deforest 53532, it is worth more than 22% of them ($356,784 against a typical $448,955) and its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.3 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 34% 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 535 South St, Deforest, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 535 South St, Deforest, WI was $5,561. The county assessed it at $319,400.

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