NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Ellen Ave Madison, WI 53716

Elvehjem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $371,000 - $413,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,392 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 14, 2025

Last sale price $374,900 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,693 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Showings begin 10/3, Welcome to your fabulous, sun-filled east side charmer in the beautiful Elvehjim neighborhood! This adorable home boasts original hardwood floors but has many updates including: new driveway and garage floor (2020), AC (‘23), water heater (‘24) and other items listed on the updates sheet! This home has no lack of charm or storage, it is move in ready with lots of potential in the basement for another bedroom and bathroom (already stubbed with a toilet). This home is settled on a gorgeous lot with plenty of room for a garden. Front yard already boasts a natural habitat garden for the bees and butterflies. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this house your new HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Joy Barthen

Relish Realty License #90792-94 Listed on: 09/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Buell

Realty Executives Cooper Spransy License #53583-90

Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR-C1

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway Level

Schools

  • Elvehjem Elementary School
  • Sennett Middle School
  • Lafollette High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Deck
  • Property is near bus stop

Community Details

  • Meek Browne Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,761

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Madison
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Madison
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 1 story
  • Architecture: Ranch
  • Items Excluded: Seller's Personal Property
  • Items Included: Range/Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer Dryer, water softener
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 343.32
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Open floor plan, First floor bedroom, First floor full bath, Grab bars in bath, Level drive, Level lot, Minimum hallway 36", Minimum door opening 36"
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092
  • Finished Non Exp Sq Ft: 300
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1392
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: M
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x9, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19x15, On Level: M
  • Other Rooms: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room, Dimensions: 18x9, On Level: L
  • Laundry: On Level: L
  • Basement: Full, Partially finished, Toilet only, Poured concrete foundatn
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or sim. wood floor, Washer, Dryer, Water softener inc, Cable available, At Least 1 tub
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: None

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl, Aluminum/Steel
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Garage: 1 car, Attached
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air, Central air
  • Water Waste: Municipal water, Municipal sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elvehjem
  • High School: Lafollette
  • Middle School: Sennett
  • School District: Madison

Lot Info

  • Estimated Aces: 0.27
  • Lot Description: Close to busline, Sidewalk
  • Zoning: SR-C1
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Net Taxes: 5761
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Joy Barthen
Relish Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Buell
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
List Price
$374,900
Sold Price
$374,900
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$390,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,833
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$356,155
Outstanding Balance
$353,793
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,940

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2019
Closed on
Sep 10, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Larson
First Weber Inc
Buyer's Agent
Trish Schaefer
American, REALTORS
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
4.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Elvehjem, WI

  • Natally Fisher Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Preferred

    Natally Fisher

    RE/MAX Preferred

    (608) 292-3592

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Elvehjem

    $375,000 Price

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  • Ellen Werdan Real Estate Agent - Restaino & Associates

    Ellen Werdan

    Restaino & Associates

    (608) 292-3813

    50 Total Sales

    2 in Elvehjem

    $370K - $600K Price Range

    Ellen Werdan
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  • Kelly Stelzer Real Estate Agent - Badger Realty Team

    Kelly Stelzer

    Badger Realty Team

    (608) 292-3534

    43 Total Sales

    1 in Elvehjem

    $405,000 Price

    Kelly Stelzer
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  • Michael Leeson Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

    Michael Leeson

    Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

    (608) 292-6702

    196 Total Sales

    2 in Elvehjem

    $330K - $550K Price Range

    Michael Leeson
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  • Greskelly Diaz Penaranda Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Greskelly Diaz Penaranda

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (608) 640-3207

    144 Total Sales

    2 in Elvehjem

    $446K - $455K Price Range

    Greskelly Diaz Penaranda
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  • Paula Dollard Real Estate Agent - Bunbury & Assoc, REALTORS

    Paula Dollard

    Bunbury & Assoc, REALTORS

    (608) 292-6255

    61 Total Sales

    3 in Elvehjem

    $315K - $375K Price Range

    Paula Dollard
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$374,900 First American Title
$220,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $356,155
Closed $142,200
Previous Owner $199,200
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Sold $374,900 0.0% $269 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $374,900 0.0% $269 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Off Market $374,900 -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Sold $220,000 +4.8% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/12/2019 08/12/19 For Sale $209,900 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,586 $372,600 $82,200 $290,400
2024 $11,521 $345,300 $82,200 $263,100
2023 $5,347 $315,300 $75,100 $240,200
2022 $10,113 $273,500 $65,100 $208,400
2021 $4,814 $242,000 $65,100 $176,900
2020 $4,670 $220,000 $59,200 $160,800
2019 $3,912 $186,600 $56,900 $129,700
2018 $3,662 $174,400 $53,200 $121,200
2017 $3,658 $166,100 $53,200 $112,900
2016 $3,598 $159,700 $51,200 $108,500
2015 $3,514 $149,100 $51,200 $97,900
2014 $3,403 $149,100 $51,200 $97,900
2013 $3,512 $149,100 $51,200 $97,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Joy Barthen Real Estate Agent - Relish Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Elizabeth Joy Barthen

    Relish Realty

    (608) 616-5234

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Joy Barthen
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  • Brandon Buell Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brandon Buell

    Realty Executives

    (608) 215-4143

    4 in this area

    376 Total Sales

    Brandon Buell
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  • Julie Larson Real Estate Agent - First Weber Inc

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Julie Larson

    First Weber Inc

    (608) 516-1716

    62 Total Sales

    Julie Larson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Trish Schaefer

    American, REALTORS

    (608) 347-2647

    191 Total Sales

    Trish Schaefer
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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2009687

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 0710-151-0108-4

Wisconsin Dane County Madison 53716 Elvehjem

1609 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI

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