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$208,920$160 / 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 96How 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 $100,000 on Dec 15, 2021

537 MADISON ST

WAUKESHA, WI 53188
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,302 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

$209K
$201K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Dec 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,505 (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.$252,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$205,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,263

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.Bi-Level
CountyWAUKESHA
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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Highway
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 26 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.

M
Butler Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lowell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
North High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Waukesha School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53188These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,559
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,406 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,080
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,714
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

537 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 98% of homes in Waukesha 53188
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Waukesha County
  • Among the smallest lots in Waukesha 53188
  • Older than 98% of homes in Waukesha 53188

What homes are worth in Waukesha 53188

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

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$210K$889K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Waukesha 53188.

How it measures up in Waukesha 53188

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waukesha 53188.

Estimated value$208,920
CheaperTypical $414,920Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,698 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 537 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukesha 53188Waukesha County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,9202% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1608% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,302 ft²29% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19002% of homes3% of homes

About 537 Madison St

How much is 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI is $208,920 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $201,314 to $216,526. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI last sell?

537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI last sold on Dec 15, 2021 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI?

537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,302 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI built?

537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI?

537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI is assigned to Butler Middle School (middle), rated C; Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B; North High School (high), rated B. All sit in Waukesha School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI compare to other homes in Waukesha 53188?

Among the 10,638 homes in Waukesha 53188, it is worth more than 2% of them ($208,920 against a typical $414,920), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($160 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,302 ft² against a typical 1,698 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1900 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Waukesha County, it is worth more than 2% 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 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Madison St, Waukesha, WI was $3,505. The county assessed it at $252,600.

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