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2021 Carey Ct, Madison, WI, 53704

2beds
3baths
2,183sqft
$430,000
$197price/sqft
$3,204/moest. monthly cost
$128,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Emerson two flat boasts a great opportunity to get into the market and start building equity. Great for investor, owner occupied unit or potential to convert back to a single family home. Both units offer spacious floorplans, oak hardwood floors, character rich vintage bathrooms and kitchens. 1st floor apartement has additional space in the basement for media or hobbies and offers a 2nd kitchen and bath (built out as a separate apartment, but not allowed to be a separate rental by the city). New roof, window wraps and gutters '26, vinyl windows '21, furnace '21, H20 heater '23 & newer shed. Tenants pay electric, 1/3 monthly water bill and cooking gas per lease. There is also a clause for early termination of the leases if Buyer is looking to owner occupy. Close to bus/bike paths, restuarants, downtown, matc & just a couple of blocks to Schenks Corners entertainment & foodie corridor!

Getting Around

84
WalkingVery Walkable
52
TransitGood Transit
100
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

6/10
Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.5 mi
2/10
Sherman Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
8/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1939

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured concrete foundatn
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Apartment

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven (Unit 1),Refrigerator (Unit 1),Range/Oven (Unit 2),Refrigerator (Unit 2),Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry features: Common Area

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Laundry facilities,Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Private basement,Shared basement
  • Window features: Low Emissivity Windows
  • Flooring: Wood or Simulated Wood (Unit 1),Wood or Simulated Wood (Unit 2)

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,183
  • Total interior livable area: 2,183 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 071006306221
  • Zoning: TR-V1
  • Exclusions: All personal property of Seller and/or Tenants.

Features

  • Levels: Two

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft
  • Features: Near Public Transit

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: 1 space,Concrete,Outside,Paved

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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,174$26,088
Home Insurance *$139$1,668
Property Taxes $686$8,232
Electricity $205$2,461
Total$3,204$38,448
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$109,851/yr
40% on housing$96,120/yr
45% on housing$85,440/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

Wisconsin Insurance Plan

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 5,246Commercial: 198
Total Premiums$4.55M
Total Exposure$860.28M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.7%
9.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$197This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 53704$185
Dane County$251

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53704$241
Dane County$246

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-08Listed for sale$430,000
1999-06-01Sold$118,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLiz Lauer
BrokerageLauer Realty Group, Inc.

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