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$795,326
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 92How 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 $688,600 on Feb 17, 2023

8561 ELLINGTON WAY

MIDDLETON, WI 53562
0
Baths
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$795K
$730K low$861K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$688,600 · Feb 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,763 (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.$718,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$169,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$549,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$743,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Sunset Ridge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Glacier Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Middleton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Middleton-Cross Plains School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53562These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.30,071
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.941 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,848
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

8561 Ellington Way 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 more than 92% of homes in Dane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Middleton 53562

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

This home
$156K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Middleton 53562.

How it measures up in Middleton 53562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middleton 53562.

Estimated value$795,326
CheaperTypical $571,631Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

How 8561 Ellington Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddleton 53562Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$795,32679% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac80% of homes81% of homes

About 8561 Ellington Way

How much is 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI is $795,326 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $729,524 to $861,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI last sell?

8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI last sold on Feb 17, 2023 for $688,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI?

8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI is assigned to Sunset Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Glacier Creek Middle School (middle), rated A; Middleton High School (high), rated A. All sit in Middleton-Cross Plains School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI compare to other homes in Middleton 53562?

Among the 8,790 homes in Middleton 53562, it is worth more than 79% of them ($795,326 against a typical $571,631) and its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 92% 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 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8561 Ellington Way, Middleton, WI was $8,763. The county assessed it at $718,400.

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