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$288,346$301 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $74,500 on Apr 1, 1996

817 ROYSTER AVE

MADISON, WI 53714
2
Beds
1
Baths
958 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$288K
$274K low$302K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,500 · Apr 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,542 (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.$276,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$276,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,500

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.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Bungalow
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.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Schenk Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
LaFollette High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53714These 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.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.16,957
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,560 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,140
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,781
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

817 Royster 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Eastmorland
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Madison 53714
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53714

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

This home
$212K$559K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Madison 53714.

How it measures up in Madison 53714

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53714.

Estimated value$288,346
CheaperTypical $349,038Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area958 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 817 Royster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastmorlandMadison 53714Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,3463% of homes15% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30146% of homes74% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than958 ft²21% of homes11% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac64% of homes31% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195250% of homes25% of homes23% of homes

About 817 Royster Ave

How much is 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI is $288,346 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $274,467 to $302,225. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI last sell?

817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI last sold on Apr 1, 1996 for $74,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI?

817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 958 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI built?

817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI?

817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI is assigned to Schenk Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School (middle), rated C-; LaFollette High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53714?

Among the 5,250 homes in Madison 53714, it is worth more than 15% of them ($288,346 against a typical $349,038), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($301 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 11% of them (958 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1952 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 14% 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 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 817 Royster Ave, Madison, WI was $4,542. The county assessed it at $276,500.

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