NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 E Johnson St Madison, WI 53703

Downtown Madison Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $349,000 - $452,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,145 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 17, 2021

Last sale price $245,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,594 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Marquette Elementary Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-minute walk to James Madison Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Enjoy living 1 block from James Madison Beach Park on Lake Mendota in a turnkey furnished home with a yard! Newer kitchen with newer appliances (refridgerator, range, dishwasher) as well as an updated bathroom. Newer washer/dryer as well. Heat, water and wifi included. 1 parking space is available next door. Modern furnishings to bring new life to this charming house. Available Aug 17th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seth Pfaehler

The McGrady Group, LLC License #58575-90 Listed on: 11/07/2021

Co-Listed By

Matt McGrady

The McGrady Group, LLC License #53795-90

Last Buyer's Agent

Brogan Brunker

@properties-elleven Christie's International License #59537-90

@properties-elleven Christie's International

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1874

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x66
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned DR-1

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Schools

  • Lapham/Marquette Elementary School
  • Okeeffe Middle School
  • East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tenney Lapham Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,030

Year Built

Built in 1874

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Madison
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Madison
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 1 story
  • Architecture: Bungalow
  • Barrier Free: First floor bedroom, First floor full bath, Level lot
  • Items Excluded: Seller's or Tenant's personal items
  • Items Included: Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Blinds, Washer, Dryer
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 213.97
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1145
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1145
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: M
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x15, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: M
  • Other Rooms: Foyer
  • Other Room 1: Foyer, Dimensions: 5x7, On Level: M
  • Laundry: On Level: L
  • Basement: Full, Sump pump
  • Fireplace: Wood, 1 fireplace
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or sim. wood floor, Washer, Dryer, Cable available, At Least 1 tub
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: None

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lapham/Marquette
  • High School: East
  • Middle School: OKeeffe
  • School District: Madison

Lot Info

  • Estimated Aces: 0.05
  • Lot Description: Close to busline, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X66
  • Zoning: DR-1
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Net Taxes: 4030
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Seth Pfaehler
The McGrady Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brogan Brunker
@properties-elleven Christie's International
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-9.23%
Current Estimated Value
$390,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.72%
Original Mortgage
$208,250
Outstanding Balance
$187,892
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,682

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2012
Closed on
Jun 22, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy DePrey
Stark Company, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Bill Baker
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$138,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-13.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$103,875
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$245,000 None Listed On Document
$138,500 None Available
$170,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $208,250
Previous Owner $103,875
Previous Owner $158,400
Previous Owner $153,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Off Market $2,970 -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Rent $2,970 0.0% --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Off Market $2,970 -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $2,970 -2.9% $3 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Price Changed $3,060 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Rent $3,060 +3.0% --
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Off Market $2,970 -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Rent $2,970 0.0% --
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $245,000 -9.2% $214 / Sq Ft
11/07/2021 11/07/21 For Sale $269,900 +94.9% $236 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $138,500 -13.4% $121 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2012 01/06/12 For Sale $159,900 -- $140 / 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 $5,660 $308,300 $85,700 $222,600
2024 $9,757 $280,300 $85,700 $194,600
2023 $4,569 $254,800 $85,700 $169,100
2022 $9,540 $245,000 $85,700 $159,300
2021 $3,965 $188,400 $85,700 $102,700
2020 $4,030 $182,900 $83,200 $99,700
2019 $4,047 $182,900 $64,800 $118,100
2018 $3,400 $152,400 $54,000 $98,400
2017 $3,476 $152,400 $54,000 $98,400
2016 $3,240 $138,500 $49,100 $89,400
2015 $3,275 $138,500 $49,100 $89,400
2014 $3,278 $138,500 $49,100 $89,400
2013 $3,840 $138,500 $46,300 $92,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Seth Pfaehler

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Seth Pfaehler

    The McGrady Group, LLC

    (608) 338-4812

    11 in this area

    434 Total Sales

    Seth Pfaehler
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  • Matt McGrady

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Matt McGrady

    The McGrady Group, LLC

    (608) 772-3640

    9 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Matt McGrady
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  • Brogan Brunker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Brogan Brunker

    @properties-elleven Christie's International

    (608) 772-7462

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Brogan Brunker
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  • Kathy DePrey

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathy DePrey

    Stark Company, REALTORS

    (608) 212-7355

    51 Total Sales

    Kathy DePrey
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  • Bill Baker

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Bill Baker

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (608) 575-6731

    44 Total Sales

    Bill Baker
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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 1923437

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 0709-133-1413-7

Wisconsin Dane County Madison 53703 Downtown Madison

517 E Johnson St, Madison, WI

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