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Last sold for $800,000 on Dec 30, 2015

5518 UNIVERSITY AVE

MADISON, WI 53705
0
Baths
3,052 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$800,000 · Dec 30, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,611 (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.$1,169,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,059,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,169,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,169,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
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
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.27,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,042
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

5518 University 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Dane County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Madison 53705

How it measures up in Madison 53705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53705.

Living area3,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 5518 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpring HarborMadison 53705Dane County
Living areabigger than3,052 ft²91% of homes89% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac46% of homes49% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than196565% of homes71% of homes39% of homes

About 5518 University Ave

When did 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

5518 University Ave, Madison, WI last sold on Dec 30, 2015 for $800,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI?

5518 University Ave, Madison, WI has 3,052 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI built?

5518 University Ave, Madison, WI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI?

5518 University Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ezekiel Gillespie 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 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53705?

Among the 7,461 homes in Madison 53705, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,052 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1965 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5518 University Ave, Madison, WI was $20,611. The county assessed it at $1,169,000.

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