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$328,854$343 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $183,000 on Dec 9, 2010

5746 FORSYTHIA PL

MADISON, WI 53705
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$329K
$290K low$367K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$183,000 · Dec 9, 2010
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$100,654
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$80,523
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.59%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$203,200
MCFARLAND STATE BANK · recorded Apr 22, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,221 (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.$371,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$371,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$371,300

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.5 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.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.1976
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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.Deck · 96 ft²Patio · 96 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5746 Forsythia 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 74% of homes in Madison 53705
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Wisconsin Co-op
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Wisconsin Co-op
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Madison 53705
  • Older than 76% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53705

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

This home
$24K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 26% 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.

Estimated value$328,854
CheaperTypical $472,757Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,868 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 5746 Forsythia Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWisconsin Co-opMadison 53705Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,85442% of homes26% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34397% of homes76% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²6% of homes8% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac58% of homes20% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195369% of homes40% of homes24% of homes

About 5746 Forsythia Pl

How much is 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI is $328,854 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $290,448 to $367,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI last sell?

5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI last sold on Dec 9, 2010 for $183,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI?

5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI built?

5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI?

5746 Forsythia Pl, 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 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53705?

Among the 7,460 homes in Madison 53705, it is worth more than 26% of them ($328,854 against a typical $472,757), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($343 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 8% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,868 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1953 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 27% 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 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5746 Forsythia Pl, Madison, WI was $6,221. The county assessed it at $371,300.

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