Cottage Grove, WI

Cottage Grove is a small friendly town conveniently located between Interstate 90 and Highways 12 and 18, yet just five minutes from Madison's vibrant East side and 10 minutes from the regional airport. Cottage Grove enjoys both its small town atmosphere as well as its proximity to the cultural and and economic mecca that is Madison. With many home businesses and farmsteads, Cottage Grove is a diverse community that has continued to flourish since it was established as a township back in 1834.

Cottage Grove Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $404K
Lowest List Price $130K
Highest List Price $1.3M
Total Listings 91
Avg. Days On Market 171
Avg. Price/SQFT $252

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1942 County Road Bb, Cottage Grove

$1,250,000

1942 County Road Bb, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,742 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2023293
Open House
2012 Paris Lane, Cottage Grove

$1,195,000

↓ $100,000

2012 Paris Lane, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 3 Baths 4,199 SqFt Single Family
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 @ 4pm - 6pm
MLS® # 2026289
2695 Gaston Road, Cottage Grove

$999,000

2695 Gaston Road, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,012 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2017142
2015 Wellington Place, Cottage Grove

$974,500

↓ $15,000

2015 Wellington Place, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,828 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2013584
23 Heather Drive, Cottage Grove

$924,000

↓ $25,000

23 Heather Drive, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,600 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2021558
2017 Wellington Place, Cottage Grove

$859,900

↓ $5,100

2017 Wellington Place, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,305 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025690
2009 Paris Lane, Cottage Grove

$800,000

2009 Paris Lane, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,888 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025672
738 Weald Bridge Road, Cottage Grove

$775,000

738 Weald Bridge Road, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,327 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2026431
517 Buss Road, Cottage Grove

$774,999

517 Buss Road, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,118 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2026820
4991 Scenic Oak Drive, Cottage Grove

$745,000

4991 Scenic Oak Drive, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,080 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025876
Open House
546 Buss Road, Cottage Grove

$724,900

↓ $14,000

546 Buss Road, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,527 SqFt Single Family
Tue, Jul 14th, 2026 @ 12pm - 4pm
MLS® # 2015364
816 Damascus Trail, Cottage Grove

$695,000

816 Damascus Trail, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,112 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025903
514 Fundamental Way, Cottage Grove

$675,000

↓ $24,000

514 Fundamental Way, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,030 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2011060
4314 Damascus Trail, Cottage Grove

$669,000

↓ $10,000

4314 Damascus Trail, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,180 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025764
#172 - 309 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

$655,000

#172 - 309 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,753 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2024824
New
100 Farwell Drive, Cottage Grove

$649,900

100 Farwell Drive, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,402 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2027481
#65 - 400 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

$635,000

#65 - 400 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,166 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2024831
Open House
515 Fundamental Way, Cottage Grove

$619,900

↓ $3,000

515 Fundamental Way, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,280 SqFt Single Family
Tue, Jul 14th, 2026 @ 12pm - 4pm
MLS® # 2005912
2012 Rathert Road, Cottage Grove

$599,900

↓ $25,100

2012 Rathert Road, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,814 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2022100
221 Yarrow Hill Drive, Cottage Grove

$579,000

221 Yarrow Hill Drive, Cottage Grove

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,978 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2026588
#176 - 302 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

$567,900

#176 - 302 Michelle Lane, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,959 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2018862
4692 Gaston Circle, Cottage Grove

$550,000

4692 Gaston Circle, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,955 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025085
4591 Kennedy Road, Cottage Grove

$550,000

4591 Kennedy Road, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,265 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2025547
409 Coyle Parkway, Cottage Grove

$549,900

↓ $10,000

409 Coyle Parkway, Cottage Grove

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,238 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 2023729

About Cottage Grove, Madison, Wisconsin

Cottage Grove is a highly desirable suburb of Madison, Wisconsin. It is located just east of the capital city and sits amid rolling hills and farmland. The town is known for its attractive real estate, family-friendly atmosphere and outstanding parks, schools and amenities. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to buy a home that offers small town living just minutes from the big city, Cottage Grove is an excellent choice.

Cottage Grove, WI Real Estate

The real estate in Cottage Grove consists of mainly single-family homes, as well as some farms, farmettes, and commercial properties. There are homes to suit all budgets here, from luxurious executive homes on wooded lots to modestly priced townhomes and fixer uppers that allow you to use your imagination to create your own dream home.

Architectural styles in this attractive suburb range from elegant colonial homes to single-story ranch homes, farm houses and Prairie style homes. Single-family homes typically have three to four bedrooms and feature front and back yards, back decks and driveways and garages. 

There are a number of beautiful luxury homes for sale in Cottage Grove that sit on large lots and have eye-catching design features like vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, fireplaces and top-of-the-line appliances. Living spaces could include theater rooms, games rooms, home offices and exercise rooms.

Townhomes and duplexes are not as common in Cottage Grove, but they do come on the market from time to time. Many have outdoor areas such as decks and lawns, and the interiors often feature open-plan living areas, full kitchens and ample storage space.

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Cottage Grove, WI Lifestyle

Residents of Cottage Grove enjoy a high quality of life with many amenities and recreational areas right on their doorstep. The community itself is home to grocery stores, restaurants and shops. Parks are abundant and there are golf courses close by. In addition, Madison is just a short drive away.

Families will find plenty of places to enjoy quality time together. There are 11 parks in the community including Bakken Park with a huge playground and Huston Park with a baseball field and basketball and volleyball courts. Nearby there is also an equestrian trail and plenty of hiking and cycling trails.

Golfers have not one, but two courses to choose from. Door Creek Golf Course is an award-winning public course with 27 holes including an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole course. The Oaks Golf Course is another public course with 18 holes, a driving range and golf classes on offer.

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in Cottage Grove, WI? Contact us online or call 850-543-8128 to speak with one of our Madison real estate experts today!

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