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    540 Buss Road Cottage Grove, WI 53527

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    For Sale
    $129,900

    Rural - Cottage Grove, WI

    Lot size:
    0.24 Acres
    Added:
    Jan 19, 2026
    Days on Market:
    72
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 540 Buss Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Res
    Exterior features
    None
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    0711-082-4376-1
    Lot size
    0.24 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    TaxYear
    2025
    TaxAnnualAmount
    2465
    Expense value
    250
    Expense
    Home Owner Assessments Fee
    Expense freq.
    Annually

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Aeryn Barry

    Listing agent Aeryn Barry

    Listing office Tim O'Brien Homes LLC 2601 Crossroads Dr Ste 140, Madison, WI

    Listing date Jan 19, 2026

    MLS# 2015110 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Residential Land in Shady Grove

    This homesite is located in the Shady Grove neighborhood of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, offering proximity to schools and access to big-city amenities. The property is located just east of Madison, providing access to employment centers, entertainment, universities, and services, along with interstate connections to Madison, Milwaukee, and Janesville. The surrounding area offers parks, trails, and natural spaces. The lot size is 0.24 acres. Lot sale is subject to a separate building agreement with Tim O’Brien Homes.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Pharmacy Department Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Storage Facility

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cottage Grove
    County
    Dane
    State
    Wisconsin
    Longitude
    -89.227302
    Latitude
    43.087698

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Homesite in Cottage Grove's Shady Grove neighborhood.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 540 Buss Road Cottage Grove, WI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $129,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Desirable Shady Grove neighborhood known for small‑town charm and convenience.; Close proximity to schools.; Easy access to Madison, Milwaukee, and Janesville via interstate connections.
    (608) 440-0933
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    Listing Contact
    Aeryn Barry
    Real Estate License ID: 98442-94
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Cap approach

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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