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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $378,000 on Feb 21, 2020

544 W DAYTON ST

MADISON, WI 53703
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,130 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.
2,374 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$378,000 · Feb 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,423 (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.$480,500 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$385,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$480,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$480,500

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.36
63
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
54
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
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
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 mi
H
West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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

544 W Dayton 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 74% of homes in Madison 53703
  • Among the smallest lots in Dane County
  • Older than 94% of 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 area2,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size2,374 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 544 W Dayton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53703Dane County
Living areabigger than2,130 ft²74% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,374 ft²10% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191647% of homes6% of homes

About 544 W Dayton St

When did 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI last sell?

544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI last sold on Feb 21, 2020 for $378,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI?

544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,130 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI built?

544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI?

544 W Dayton 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 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53703?

Among the 6,578 homes in Madison 53703, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,130 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,374 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1916 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 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 544 W Dayton St, Madison, WI was $8,423. The county assessed it at $480,500.

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