Historic Dane County Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $637K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $170K |
| Highest Price | $6M |
| Total Listings | 91 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 58 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $321 |
Property Types (active listings)
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| All Listings | $100,000 - $200,000 | $200,000 - $300,000 |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 - $400,000 | $400,000 - $500,000 | $500,000 - $600,000 |
| $600,000 - $700,000 | $700,000 - $800,000 | $800,000 - $900,000 |
| $900,000 - $1,000,000 | Over $1,000,000 |
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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