538 Maple Ave is a 1,330 square foot house on a 2,774 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Madison data, we estimate the home's value is $539,915.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
2,774 sq ftLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$539,915
$5,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.1% lower than the average sale price ($594K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,678 (+17.5%)
$111,800 + $426,500
$538,300
2024
$8,239 (+2.5%)
$111,800 + $368,800
$480,600
2023
$8,037 (+0.8%)
$111,800 + $345,900
$457,700
2022
$7,974 (+6.5%)
$111,800 + $304,300
$416,100
2021
$7,485 (−3.0%)
$97,200 + $264,600
$361,800
2020
$7,720 (+5.0%)
$92,600 + $258,700
$351,300
2019
$7,353 (+9.9%)
$84,200 + $250,400
$334,600
2018
$6,692 (−4.3%)
$73,200 + $231,000
$304,200
2017
$6,991 (+3.3%)
$69,700 + $234,500
$304,200
2016
$6,765 (+5.3%)
$63,400 + $223,600
$287,000
2014
$6,427 (+5.5%)
$54,300 + $211,000
$265,300
2013
$6,091
$51,200 + $196,800
$248,000
Tax history for 538 Maple Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,678 (+17.5%)
$111,800 + $426,500
$538,300
2024
$8,239 (+2.5%)
$111,800 + $368,800
$480,600
2023
$8,037 (+0.8%)
$111,800 + $345,900
$457,700
2022
$7,974 (+6.5%)
$111,800 + $304,300
$416,100
2021
$7,485 (−3.0%)
$97,200 + $264,600
$361,800
2020
$7,720 (+5.0%)
$92,600 + $258,700
$351,300
2019
$7,353 (+9.9%)
$84,200 + $250,400
$334,600
2018
$6,692 (−4.3%)
$73,200 + $231,000
$304,200
2017
$6,991 (+3.3%)
$69,700 + $234,500
$304,200
2016
$6,765 (+5.3%)
$63,400 + $223,600
$287,000
2014
$6,427 (+5.5%)
$54,300 + $211,000
$265,300
2013
$6,091
$51,200 + $196,800
$248,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
TR-C3
TOD
Traditional Residential-Consistent 3 District
The TR-C Districts are established to stabilize, protect and encourage throughout the City the essential characteristics of the residential areas typically located on the Isthmus, near East and near West portions of the City, and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life while accommodating a full range of life-cycle housing. The districts are also intended to: Promote the preservation, development and redevelopment of traditional residential neighborhoods in a manner consistent with their distinct form and residential character; Ensure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed with sensitivity to their context in terms of building placement, facade width, height and proportions, garage and driveway placement, landscaping, and similar design features; Maintain and improve the viability of existing housing of all types, while providing for updating of older housing in a context-sensitive manner; Maintain or increase compatibility between residential and other allowed uses, and between different housing types, where permitted, by maintaining consistent building orientation and parking placement and screening; Facilitate the preservation, development or redevelopment goals of the comprehensive plan and of adopted neighborhood, corridor or special area plans.
Zone overlays
Transit Oriented Development Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Retail-Grocery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Jun 23, 2025 • Final
Repair or replace hvac
Install a new air conditioner.
HVAC
May 12, 2018 • Final
Repair or replace hvac
Remove and replace the existing boiler.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 690
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Old
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MADISON LAKES IMPROV CO & S
Living Sq. Ft: 1,330
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 720
Building Sq. Ft: 2,020
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ELMSIDE ADD TO MADISON S 1 FT OF E 55 F T OF N 40 FT OF LOTS 15 & 16 & S 33 FT O F N 73 FT OF LOTS 15 & 16, BLOCK 8
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 160
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,774
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: CITY OF MADISON
Acres: 0.0637
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 35
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,330
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,774 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Dane County
APN: 071005323151
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
O'keeffe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Madison, WI • 53704
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$513,000 – $621,000
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