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$137,659$121 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $91,000 on Sep 15, 2020

617 COTTAGE ST

MERRILL, WI 54452
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,142 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$138K
$121K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,000 · Sep 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,585 (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.$125,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
M
Prairie River Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Merrill High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Merrill Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54452These 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.81
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 100.9

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,062
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

617 Cottage St 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 85% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Merrill 54452
  • Among the smallest lots in Merrill 54452

What homes are worth in Merrill 54452

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

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$82K$540K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Merrill 54452.

How it measures up in Merrill 54452

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 54452.

Estimated value$137,659
CheaperTypical $215,000Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,142 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 4 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 617 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 54452Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,65915% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12141% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,142 ft²24% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190542% of homes42% of homes

About 617 Cottage St

How much is 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is $137,659 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $120,672 to $154,646. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI last sell?

617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI last sold on Sep 15, 2020 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,142 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI built?

617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI is assigned to Kate Goodrich Elementary School (elementary); Prairie River Middle School (middle), rated C; Merrill High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Merrill Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI compare to other homes in Merrill 54452?

Among the 7,859 homes in Merrill 54452, it is worth more than 15% of them ($137,659 against a typical $215,000), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($121 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,142 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 4 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1905 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 15% 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 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI was $2,585. The county assessed it at $125,600.

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