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$429,732
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $195,500 on Aug 26, 2022

5401 S RIDGE WAY

MIDDLETON, WI 53562
0
Baths
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$430K
$400K low$460K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,500 · Aug 26, 2022
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.$146,582
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,266
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.73%
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.$283,150
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU · recorded Sep 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,149 (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.$337,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyDANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Northside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Kromrey Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Middleton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Middleton-Cross Plains School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53562These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.30,071
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.941 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,848
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

5401 S Ridge Way 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 74% of homes in Middleton 53562
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Orchid Heights

What homes are worth in Middleton 53562

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

This home
$153K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Middleton 53562.

How it measures up in Middleton 53562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middleton 53562.

Estimated value$429,732
CheaperTypical $578,389Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

How 5401 S Ridge Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrchid HeightsMiddleton 53562Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$429,73255% of homes26% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac92% of homes68% of homes68% of homes

About 5401 S Ridge Way

How much is 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI is $429,732 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $399,870 to $459,594. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI last sell?

5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI last sold on Aug 26, 2022 for $195,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI?

5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI is assigned to Northside Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Kromrey Middle School (middle), rated A; Middleton High School (high), rated A. All sit in Middleton-Cross Plains School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI compare to other homes in Middleton 53562?

Among the 8,798 homes in Middleton 53562, it is worth more than 26% of them ($429,732 against a typical $578,389) and its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 51% 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 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5401 S Ridge Way, Middleton, WI was $6,149. The county assessed it at $337,100.

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