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Apartment House (5+ Units)Commercial
Last sold for $1,020,000 on Jun 17, 2025

918 MELVIN CT

MADISON, WI 53704
0
Baths
8,448 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,020,000 · Jun 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,274 (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.$924,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$826,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$924,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$924,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartment House (5+ Units)
CountyDane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53704These 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.124
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 100.21

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.49,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,732
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

918 Melvin Ct 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Carpenter-Ridgeway
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Carpenter-Ridgeway
  • Older than 71% of homes in Dane County

How it measures up in Madison 53704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 53704.

Living area8,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 918 Melvin Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarpenter-RidgewayMadison 53704Dane County
Living areabigger than8,448 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac96% of homes94% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than195758% of homes45% of homes29% of homes

About 918 Melvin Ct

When did 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI last sell?

918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI last sold on Jun 17, 2025 for $1,020,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI?

918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI has 8,448 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI built?

918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI?

918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI is assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; East High School (high), rated A-; O'Keeffe 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 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,796 homes in Madison 53704, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,448 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1957 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 918 Melvin Ct, Madison, WI was $16,274. The county assessed it at $924,000.

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