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$358,287$185 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $94,500 on Aug 13, 2018

5500 ALDER RD

MADISON, WI 53716
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,932 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$358K
$334K low$383K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$94,500 · Aug 13, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,985 (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.$394,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,909

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Level
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.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 120 ft²Shed · 72 ft²Patio · 120 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.

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

M
Sennett Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
LaFollette High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53716These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,485
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,283
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,524
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

5500 Alder Rd 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 71% of homes in Dane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Dane County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Glendale
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Glendale
  • Older than 79% of homes in Glendale

What homes are worth in Madison 53716

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

This home
$257K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Madison 53716.

How it measures up in Madison 53716

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53716.

Estimated value$358,287
CheaperTypical $393,340Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 5500 Alder Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlendaleMadison 53716Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$358,28765% of homes35% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18520% of homes12% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,932 ft²80% of homes74% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac4% of homes21% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195521% of homes37% of homes27% of homes

About 5500 Alder Rd

How much is 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI is $358,287 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $334,044 to $382,530. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI last sell?

5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI last sold on Aug 13, 2018 for $94,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI?

5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,932 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI built?

5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI?

5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI is assigned to Sennett Middle School (middle), rated D-; LaFollette High School (high), rated D-; Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53716?

Among the 6,746 homes in Madison 53716, it is worth more than 35% of them ($358,287 against a typical $393,340), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($185 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,932 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1955 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 29% 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 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Alder Rd, Madison, WI was $6,985. The county assessed it at $394,000.

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