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$410,712$195 / 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 93How 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

917 VILAS AVE

MADISON, WI 53715
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,109 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.
1925
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$411K
$381K low$441K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,134 (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.$479,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$330,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$479,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$479,400

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.Traditional/Old
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 128 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 · 0.9 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

917 Vilas 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Greenbush
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Madison 53715
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Dane County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53715

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

This home
$189K$889K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Madison 53715.

How it measures up in Madison 53715

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

Estimated value$410,712
CheaperTypical $377,931Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 917 Vilas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenbushMadison 53715Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$410,71256% of homes62% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1952% of homes11% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,109 ft²77% of homes79% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac80% of homes64% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than192564% of homes48% of homes10% of homes

About 917 Vilas Ave

How much is 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI is $410,712 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $380,564 to $440,860. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI?

917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,109 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI built?

917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI?

917 Vilas Ave, 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 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53715?

Among the 1,686 homes in Madison 53715, it is worth more than 62% of them ($410,712 against a typical $377,931), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($195 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,109 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1925 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 49% 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 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 917 Vilas Ave, Madison, WI was $8,134. The county assessed it at $479,400.

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