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$363,680$243 / 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 $51,000 on Sep 1, 1978

5501 DENTON PL

MADISON, WI 53711
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,497 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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

$364K
$346K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,000 · Sep 1, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,668 (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.$340,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$340,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,100

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.Ranch
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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, Attached
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 · 384 ft²

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

E
Orchard Ridge Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Toki Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53711These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.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.9.9%
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.54,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,895 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,254
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

5501 Denton Pl 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 75% of homes in Madison 53711
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Meadowood
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Madison 53711
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Madison 53711
  • Older than 92% of homes in Meadowood

What homes are worth in Madison 53711

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

This home
$186K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Madison 53711.

How it measures up in Madison 53711

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53711.

Estimated value$363,680
CheaperTypical $462,394Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $267Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,497 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 5501 Denton Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeadowoodMadison 53711Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,68053% of homes25% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24379% of homes42% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,497 ft²29% of homes24% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac61% of homes66% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than19588% of homes52% of homes30% of homes

About 5501 Denton Pl

How much is 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI is $363,680 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $345,512 to $381,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI last sell?

5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI last sold on Sep 1, 1978 for $51,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI?

5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,497 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI built?

5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI?

5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI is assigned to Orchard Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Toki Middle School (middle), rated C+; Vel Phillips Memorial High School (high), rated A. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53711?

Among the 16,882 homes in Madison 53711, it is worth more than 25% of them ($363,680 against a typical $462,394), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($243 against a typical $267), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,497 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1958 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 37% 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 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5501 Denton Pl, Madison, WI was $5,668. The county assessed it at $340,100.

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