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$406,047$223 / 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 83How 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

849 E GORHAM ST

MADISON, WI 53703
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,818 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1879
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$406K
$335K low$477K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,720 (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.$525,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$419,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$482,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$453,439

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Traffic
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 100 ft²Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 113 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Lapham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53703These 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.167
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 100.26

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.96%
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.35%
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.40,725
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,930 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,168
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

849 E Gorham 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 65% of homes in Tenney-Lapham
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Madison 53703
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Dane County
  • Among the oldest homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53703

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

This home
$30K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Madison 53703.

How it measures up in Madison 53703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53703.

Estimated value$406,047
CheaperTypical $316,401Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $399Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,818 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,581 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1879
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 849 E Gorham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTenney-LaphamMadison 53703Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,04735% of homes59% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2237% of homes5% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,818 ft²64% of homes62% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac58% of homes54% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18794% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 849 E Gorham St

How much is 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI is $406,047 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $335,214 to $476,880. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI last sell?

849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI?

849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,818 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI built?

849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI was built in 1879, making it 147 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI?

849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI is assigned to Lapham Elementary School (elementary); O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated B-; East High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53703?

Among the 6,589 homes in Madison 53703, it is worth more than 59% of them ($406,047 against a typical $316,401), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($223 against a typical $399), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,818 ft² against a typical 1,581 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1879 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 41% 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 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 849 E Gorham St, Madison, WI was $9,720. The county assessed it at $525,900.

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