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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $550,000 on Apr 13, 2021

838 HIGH ST

MADISON, WI 53715
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,728 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Apr 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,479 (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.$535,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$363,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$535,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 24 ft²Patio · 40 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

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
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Velma Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53715These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.43%
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.11,368
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,452 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

838 High 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Dane County

How it measures up in Madison 53715

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53715.

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 838 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenbushMadison 53715Dane County
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²60% of homes62% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac59% of homes39% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than193678% of homes66% of homes13% of homes

About 838 High St

When did 838 High St, Madison, WI last sell?

838 High St, Madison, WI last sold on Apr 13, 2021 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 High St, Madison, WI?

838 High St, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 838 High St, Madison, WI built?

838 High St, Madison, WI was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 High St, Madison, WI?

838 High St, Madison, WI is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary); West High School (high), rated A; Velma Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 High St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53715?

Among the 1,686 homes in Madison 53715, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1936 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 838 High St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 838 High St, Madison, WI was $9,479. The county assessed it at $535,000.

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