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$447,977
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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

W5256 SHORT CUT LN

MEDFORD, WI 54451
0
Baths
36.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$448K
$340K low$556K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,879 (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.$348,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$322,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$395,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTaylor
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.36.30
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.

M
Medford Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.4 mi
E
Medford Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.5 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi

District: Medford Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54451These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,118
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,014
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°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%

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How this home compares

W5256 Short Cut 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 95% of homes in Taylor County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Medford 54451

What homes are worth in Medford 54451

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

This home
$43K$564K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Medford 54451.

How it measures up in Medford 54451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 54451.

Estimated value$447,977
CheaperTypical $218,737Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size36.3 ac
SmallerTypical 2.33 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

How W5256 Short Cut Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedford 54451Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,97794% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than36.3 ac89% of homes82% of homes

About W5256 Short Cut Ln

How much is W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI is $447,977 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $340,175 to $555,779. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI?

W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI is assigned to Medford Middle School (middle), rated C+; Medford Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Medford High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Medford Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI compare to other homes in Medford 54451?

Among the 5,028 homes in Medford 54451, it is worth more than 94% of them ($447,977 against a typical $218,737) and its lot is bigger than 89% of them (36.3 ac against a typical 2.33 ac). Measured against all of Taylor County, it is worth more than 95% 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 W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for W5256 Short Cut Ln, Medford, WI was $4,879. The county assessed it at $348,700.

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