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$307,461
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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

551 ELM ST W

WEST SALEM, WI 54669
0
Baths
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$307K
$267K low$348K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,872 (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.$251,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$251,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$307,600

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.31
22
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
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.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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 Residential
CountyLa Crosse
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

M
West Salem Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
West Salem High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
West Salem Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.0 mi

District: West Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54669These 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.88
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 100.16

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.8,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.152 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,351
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

551 Elm St W 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 70% of homes in West Salem 54669
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in La Crosse County

What homes are worth in West Salem 54669

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

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$139K$763K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in West Salem 54669.

How it measures up in West Salem 54669

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Salem 54669.

Estimated value$307,461
CheaperTypical $360,692Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

How 551 Elm St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Salem 54669La Crosse County
Estimated valuepricier than$307,46130% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac54% of homes66% of homes

About 551 Elm St W

How much is 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI is $307,461 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,017 to $347,905. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI?

551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI is assigned to West Salem Middle School (middle), rated A-; West Salem High School (high), rated C-; West Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in West Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI compare to other homes in West Salem 54669?

Among the 2,421 homes in West Salem 54669, it is worth more than 30% of them ($307,461 against a typical $360,692) and its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.32 ac). Measured against all of La Crosse County, it is worth more than 48% 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 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Elm St W, West Salem, WI was $3,872. The county assessed it at $251,700.

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