1706 Madison St, Madison, WI, 53711
About This Home
Fall in love with this beautifully updated 1915 Vilas Foursquare, where timeless character meets modern comfort. The inviting front porch welcomes you to a home featuring original hardwood floors, strategic lighting, new windows, & thoughtfully updated living spaces. The chef's kitchen offers granite countertops, a breakfast bar, subway tile backsplash, & premium Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances. Enjoy a warm wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and spacious rear mudroom with laundry and half bath. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, quartz double vanity, and tiled walk-in shower. The finished 3rd floor provides a flexible guest suite, office, or playroom with its own 1/2 bath. The lower-level includes the club room for entertaining & storage, while the private fenced backyard, mature landscape, garage & 2-car driveway complete the package. Centrally located near Lake Wingra, Henry Vilas Zoo, UW, Downtown & Camp Randall.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Washer,Dryer,Water Softener Included,Bar Fridge
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Daylight
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s),At Least 1 tub,Ceiling Fan(s),Entrance Foyer,Primary Bath,Other,Mud Room,Bonus Room,Foyer
- Window features: Window Coverings
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,914
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Zoned
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,227
- Total interior livable area: 3,227 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar,Dishwasher,Disposal,Kitchen Island,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
Master Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 070922317172
- Zoning: Res
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Belongings,LL bar tables,LL bar,LL Shelving
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Front Porch,Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit,Sidewalk
- Lot size dimensions: 51.75X120
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 car,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,309 | $63,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $295 | $3,540 |
| Property Taxes | $1,678 | $20,136 |
| Electricity | $303 | $3,638 |
| Total | $7,585 | $91,020 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Contingent | $1,050,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
| 2013-05-08 | Sold | $271,000 |
| 2013-04-12 | Pending sale | $270,000 |
| 2013-03-15 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
| 2013-01-28 | Sold | $308,554 |
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