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$251,885$172 / 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 91How 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 $77,500 on Nov 30, 2011

538 NORTH ST

MADISON, WI 53704
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,464 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$252K
$229K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,500 · Nov 30, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,196 (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.$313,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$313,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,400

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.Cape Cod
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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.Deck · 104 ft²Patio · 104 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Emerson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Sherman Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

538 North 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 87% of homes in Emerson East
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Emerson East
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Emerson East
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Emerson East
  • Older than 93% of homes in Dane County

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
$116K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$251,885
CheaperTypical $305,455Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 538 North St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson EastMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,88513% of homes27% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$172almost no homes27% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,464 ft²65% of homes47% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac89% of homes35% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than191921% of homes8% of homes7% of homes

About 538 North St

How much is 538 North St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 North St, Madison, WI is $251,885 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $229,198 to $274,572. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 North St, Madison, WI last sell?

538 North St, Madison, WI last sold on Nov 30, 2011 for $77,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 North St, Madison, WI?

538 North St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,464 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 538 North St, Madison, WI built?

538 North St, Madison, WI was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 North St, Madison, WI?

538 North St, Madison, WI is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East High School (high), rated A-; 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 538 North St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,795 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 27% of them ($251,885 against a typical $305,455), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($172 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,464 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1919 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 14% 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 538 North St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 538 North St, Madison, WI was $5,196. The county assessed it at $313,400.

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