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$455,320
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 Jul 14, 2026

974 COTTONWOOD DR

STOUGHTON, WI 53589
0
Baths
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$455K
$421K low$489K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,273 (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.$447,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$446,900

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.0.46
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(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
Kegonsa Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
River Bluff Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Stoughton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Stoughton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53589These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.21,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,147
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

974 Cottonwood Dr 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 bigger lot than 78% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Stoughton 53589

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

This home
$170K$1M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Stoughton 53589.

How it measures up in Stoughton 53589

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stoughton 53589.

Estimated value$455,320
CheaperTypical $423,409Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How 974 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStoughton 53589Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$455,32060% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac70% of homes78% of homes

About 974 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI is $455,320 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $421,448 to $489,192. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI?

974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI is assigned to Kegonsa Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; River Bluff Middle School (middle), rated C; Stoughton High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Stoughton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI compare to other homes in Stoughton 53589?

Among the 7,346 homes in Stoughton 53589, it is worth more than 60% of them ($455,320 against a typical $423,409) and its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 58% 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 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Cottonwood Dr, Stoughton, WI was $5,273. The county assessed it at $447,700.

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