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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $650,000 on Oct 6, 2022

538 W WILSON ST

MADISON, WI 53703
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,040 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.
1889
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Oct 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,423 (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.$650,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$510,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$650,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$650,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1990
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.Stone (Unspecified)
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, Detached
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 · 647 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53703These 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.167
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 100.26

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
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.40,725
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,930 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,168
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 W Wilson 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Capitol
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Dane County
  • Among the oldest homes in Dane County

How it measures up in Madison 53703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53703.

Living area2,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 538 W Wilson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitolMadison 53703Dane County
Living areabigger than2,040 ft²72% of homes71% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac42% of homes52% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18898% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes

About 538 W Wilson St

When did 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI last sell?

538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI last sold on Oct 6, 2022 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI?

538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,040 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI built?

538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI?

538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary); West High School (high), rated D+; 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 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53703?

Among the 6,579 homes in Madison 53703, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,040 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1889 against a typical 1923). 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 W Wilson St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 538 W Wilson St, Madison, WI was $11,423. The county assessed it at $650,000.

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