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$284,642$179 / 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 95How 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 $259,900 on Jul 24, 2023

5443 CONGRESS AVE

MADISON, WI 53718
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,594 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.
8.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$272K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,900 · Jul 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,890 (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.$280,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,274

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
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.2009
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Traffic
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 66 ft²Patio · 66 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
Meadow View Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.8 mi
M
Prairie View Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Sun Prairie East High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Sun Prairie Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53718These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
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.18,306
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.897 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,917
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,256
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

5443 Congress Ave 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 81% of homes in Dane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Madison 53718
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53718

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

This home
$148K$593K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Madison 53718.

How it measures up in Madison 53718

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53718.

Estimated value$284,642
CheaperTypical $364,126Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,758 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size8.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5443 Congress Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 53718Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,64226% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17942% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,594 ft²38% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.51 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200450% of homes88% of homes

About 5443 Congress Ave

How much is 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI is $284,642 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $271,781 to $297,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI last sold on Jul 24, 2023 for $259,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI?

5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,594 square feet of living space and a 8.51-acre lot.

When was 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI built?

5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI?

5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to Meadow View Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Prairie View Middle School (middle), rated D+; Sun Prairie East High School (high), rated A. All sit in Sun Prairie Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53718?

Among the 5,419 homes in Madison 53718, it is worth more than 26% of them ($284,642 against a typical $364,126), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($179 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,594 ft² against a typical 1,758 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (8.51 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (2004 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 19% 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 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5443 Congress Ave, Madison, WI was $4,890. The county assessed it at $280,700.

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