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$356,331$366 / 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 92How 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

2221 RUSK ST

MADISON, WI 53704
2
Beds
1
Baths
974 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.
1,995 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$356K
$329K low$384K high
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.$356,331
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$285,065

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,670 (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.$396,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$396,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$396,700

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.1966
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
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.

H
East High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
O'Keeffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Lapham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.2 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%

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

2221 Rusk St 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 less than 67% of homes in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Dane County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Dane County
  • Among the smallest lots in Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara
  • Older than 90% of homes in Dane County

What homes are worth in Madison 53704

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

This home
$127K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Madison 53704.

How it measures up in Madison 53704

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

Estimated value$356,331
CheaperTypical $326,469Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$366
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1,995 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 2221 Rusk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenk / Atwood / Starkweather / YaharaMadison 53704Dane County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,33133% of homes61% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36670% of homes88% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than974 ft²17% of homes14% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,995 ft²almost no homes2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192658% of homes17% of homes10% of homes

About 2221 Rusk St

How much is 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI is $356,331 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $328,902 to $383,760. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI?

2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 974 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI built?

2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI?

2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI is assigned to East High School (high), rated A-; O'Keeffe Middle School (middle), rated A; Lapham Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Madison Metropolitan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI compare to other homes in Madison 53704?

Among the 15,791 homes in Madison 53704, it is worth more than 61% of them ($356,331 against a typical $326,469), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($366 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 14% of them (974 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,995 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1926 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dane County, it is worth more than 34% 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 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2221 Rusk St, Madison, WI was $6,670. The county assessed it at $396,700.

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