Historic Dane County Homes

Historic Dane County Homes

Looking for a single family home full of character and a sense of history? If that's the case your best bet might be to concentrate on Dane County homes built prior to 1940. Fancy a grand open staircase, high ceilings, a fabulous walk-up attic or a sleeping porch?  A historic home could be right up your alley. Check out all the historic Dane County homes built before 1940 that are currently for sale below. Or, for inspiration on which types of historic homes might appeal most, read the examples we compiled of distinctive features and lifestyles most associated with historic homes, Click Here.

Historic Dane County Real Estate Statistics

Average Price	$669K
Lowest Price	$199K
Highest Price	$4.5M
Total Listings	96
Avg. Days On Market	64
Avg. Price/SQFT	$351

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$4,450,000

6500 Shady Bend Road, Verona

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,832 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2001062

$1,850,000

1610 Waunona Way, Madison

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,839 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1994038

$1,700,000

2017 Adams Street, Madison

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,159 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2007112

$1,695,000

↓ $100,000

19 Paget Road, Maple Bluff

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,086 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2006940

$1,660,000

↓ $90,000

5128 Spring Court, Madison

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,861 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2005190

$1,599,000

3425 Crestwood Drive, Shorewood Hills

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,201 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2006216

$1,550,000

1712 Summit Avenue, Madison

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,201 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2007500

$1,450,000

5114 Reynolds Avenue, Waunakee

4 Beds 1 Bath 1,534 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2009631

$1,298,000

3108 Gaston Road, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,307 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2008311

$1,275,000

↓ $25,000

4595 Mahoney Road, Dunn

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,842 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1989810

$1,250,000

923 Swarthmore Court, Shorewood Hills

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,234 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1999656

$1,225,000

↓ $25,000

7403 Elmwood Avenue, Middleton

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,997 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2003875

$1,150,000

725 Seneca Place, Madison

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,575 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2008935

$1,099,000

6988 Schneider Road, Springfield

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,186 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2005832

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$970,000

1126 Waban Hill, Madison

4 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,290 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2010575

$950,000

1514 Wood Lane, Shorewood Hills

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,108 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2008313

$950,000

4215 Wanetah Trail, Madison

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,026 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1999052

$924,900

↓ $35,100

834 Hiawatha Drive, Madison

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,298 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2007335

$875,000

210 Forest Street, Madison

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,648 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2007359

$850,000

↓ $25,000

30 Virginia Terrace, Madison

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,104 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2008142

$849,815

↓ $50,000

2894 Waubesa Avenue, Dunn

4 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,120 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2006668

$825,000

↓ $24,900

414 Virginia Terrace, Madison

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,364 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2002556

$750,000

↓ $50,000

714 Baltzell Street, Madison

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,319 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2007994

$750,000

↓ $25,000

151 Lakewood Boulevard, Maple Bluff

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,019 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2005251

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Characteristics of Historic Homes in Dane County

What makes a home historic? Typically we think of homes that are are at least 75 years old. In this day and age that means homes that were built no later than about 1940.

What are some of the characteristics of historic homes that people love? When it comes to Victorian architecture, it's the decorative details such as brackets, spindles, and gingerbread house style shingles that people often think of first. With Tudor style homes it's the bay windows and upper floors featuring half-timbering that often grab the imagination. It can also be those mysterious looking facades dominated by one or more steeply pitched cross gables.
 Then there are the older national folk/farmhouse style homes rooted in Native American and pre-railroad dwellings with their distinctive rectangle shapes featuring side-gabled or pyramid-shaped roofs. Last but certainly not least, the classic colonial is a perfect example of timeless symmetry with its collection of second-story bedrooms, distinctive clapboard siding and proudly positioned gabled roofs.

Living in a Historic Home

A well-maintained historic home can truly be a source of pride and joy. The daily throwback to yesteryear can serve as an inspiring escape from everyday life. While historic homes often come with a list of projects and ongoing improvements, the satisfaction of being the current steward of a historic home can be significant. The greater the known history and knowledge of the former inhabitants or previous owners, the greater the sense of purpose and responsibility you may feel toward preserving your historic home. Let's hope your historic home is full of happy memories and that you'll feel inspired to maintain or restore the integrity of your piece of Dane County's culture and history.

Historic homes often have issues that vintage homes don't possess. We recommend working with a Lake & City Homes buyer agent to represent your interests when purchasing a historic home.  

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