Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$615,754
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 69How 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
Last sold for $103,500 on Oct 14, 2020

S7937 RUTHE BADGER LN

MERRIMAC, WI 53561
0
Baths
2.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$616K
$426K low$805K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$103,500 · Oct 14, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$615,754
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$492,603

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,363 (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.$1,184,800 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,062,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,184,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,206,514

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySauk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.49

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
Merrimac Community Charter Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
Sauk Prairie High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
M
Sauk Prairie Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Sauk Prairie School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 53561These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.1,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,698
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln 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 91% of homes in Sauk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Merrimac 53561

What homes are worth in Merrimac 53561

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

This home
$64K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Merrimac 53561.

How it measures up in Merrimac 53561

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrimac 53561.

Estimated value$615,754
CheaperTypical $461,763Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size2.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

How S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrimac 53561Sauk County
Estimated valuepricier than$615,75468% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.49 ac89% of homes80% of homes

About S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln

How much is S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI is $615,754 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $426,424 to $805,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI last sell?

S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI last sold on Oct 14, 2020 for $103,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI?

S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI is assigned to Merrimac Community Charter Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sauk Prairie High School (high), rated A-; Sauk Prairie Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Sauk Prairie School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI compare to other homes in Merrimac 53561?

Among the 1,182 homes in Merrimac 53561, it is worth more than 68% of them ($615,754 against a typical $461,763) and its lot is bigger than 89% of them (2.49 ac against a typical 0.53 ac). Measured against all of Sauk County, it is worth more than 91% 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 S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln, Merrimac, WI was $6,363. The county assessed it at $1,184,800.

Closest homes

More homes in Merrimac 53561

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open S7937 Ruthe Badger Ln on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map