A rare chance to own one of the most affordable homes on the Madison market! The welcoming front-yard garden adds charm, while the cozy 2-bedroom layout offers excellent potential for both tiny living enthusiasts and investors. With value-add possibilities, easy access to parks, mass transportation, shopping, and an increasingly uncommon price point, this home truly stands out in today’s market. Updates include: new heat pump (2025), new roof (2024), new window (2024 - others were installed in 2012), retaining wall (2023), dishwasher (2023) and water softener (non-salt -2023).
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
1942 Northwestern Ave, Madison, WI 53704
2beds
698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$229,000 Zestimate®
$322/sqft
$1,918 Estimated rent
Home value
$229,000
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Listed by:
Katie S Kolakowski,
City RE
Bought with:
Casey Fountain, 113995-94
Stark Company, REALTORS
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2012865
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- At Least 1 tub
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 698
- Total interior livable area: 698 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 698
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 081031213119
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet - Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Madison
- Subdivision: Clyde A Gallagher
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Arms Length
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $225,000-2.2%$322/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Contingent | $230,000$330/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$330/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+98.3%$344/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2017 | Sold | $121,000-3.1%$173/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #1815928 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900-0.1%$179/sqft |
Source: Stark Company, REALTORS #1815928 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2006 | Sold | $125,000+22.5%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2004 | Sold | $102,000$146/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,954 +6.9% | $202,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,699 | $183,600 +12% |
| 2022 | -- | $163,900 +17% |
| 2021 | -- | $140,100 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $133,400 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,459 | $129,500 +7% |
| 2018 | $2,459 -11.6% | $121,000 -5.9% |
| 2017 | $2,783 +8.1% | $128,600 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,574 +3.3% | $118,000 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $2,492 -7.9% | $111,500 +2% |
| 2013 | $2,706 +3.9% | $109,300 -5% |
| 2012 | $2,604 -3.8% | $115,100 -8% |
| 2011 | $2,706 +3.7% | $125,100 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $2,609 +7.9% | $125,000 |
| 2009 | $2,417 +4.7% | $125,000 |
| 2008 | $2,307 -2% | $125,000 |
| 2007 | $2,354 +13.5% | $125,000 +12.4% |
| 2006 | $2,075 +2.6% | $111,200 +9% |
| 2005 | $2,022 -0.6% | $102,000 +5.8% |
| 2004 | $2,034 +5.7% | $96,400 |
| 2003 | $1,925 +4.3% | $96,400 +16.7% |
| 2002 | $1,844 +5.2% | $82,600 +10% |
| 2001 | $1,753 -7.9% | $75,100 +5% |
| 2000 | $1,904 | $71,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sherman
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Sherman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emerson
- Middle: Sherman
- High: East
- District: Madison
Source: SCWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$229,000
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