Charming Emerson East bungalow with original wood floors, original trim, and built-ins. Steps from East High School and a short walk to Emerson Elementary, this home offers convenient access to all that the near-east side of Madison provides. Opportunities abound for both owner occupiers looking to gain some sweat equity and investors looking to add to their portfolio.
Sold for $290,000
$290,000
209 N 5th St, Madison, WI 53704
3beds
1,043sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$298,500 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$2,475 Estimated rent
Home value
$298,500
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Listed by:
Olin Noren,
Stark Company, REALTORS
Bought with:
Spencer Schumacher, 58017-90
Spencer Real Estate Group
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2005038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Included
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Rec Room
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,043
- Total interior livable area: 1,043 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,043
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X81.6
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 071006117131
- Zoning: TR-C4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,974
- Date on market: 8/10/2025
- Listing terms: Arms Length
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Dishwasher, Water Softener, Washer, Dryer
- Exclusions: Seller personal possessions
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $290,000-3.3%$278/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Contingent | $300,000$288/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $300,000-4.7%$288/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $314,900-3.1%$302/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,900+85.7%$312/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Sold | $175,000$168/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,501 +2% | $332,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,373 | $316,300 +9% |
| 2022 | -- | $290,200 +18% |
| 2021 | -- | $245,900 +4% |
| 2020 | -- | $236,400 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,620 | $229,500 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,620 +0.4% | $208,600 +4% |
| 2017 | $4,601 +9.4% | $200,600 +8% |
| 2016 | $4,205 +6% | $185,700 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $3,966 +4% | $166,900 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,813 -0.8% | $162,000 |
| 2012 | $3,844 +0.8% | $162,000 -4% |
| 2011 | $3,813 +1.5% | $168,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $3,755 +6% | $172,200 -2% |
| 2009 | $3,542 +0.5% | $175,700 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,524 +1.6% | $183,000 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $3,470 +5.3% | $181,800 +5% |
| 2006 | $3,296 -0.1% | $173,200 +6% |
| 2005 | $3,298 +1.3% | $163,400 +8% |
| 2004 | $3,255 +6.6% | $151,300 |
| 2003 | $3,053 +10.6% | $151,300 +24.3% |
| 2002 | $2,762 +1.2% | $121,700 +6% |
| 2001 | $2,729 +8.7% | $114,800 +12% |
| 2000 | $2,510 | $102,500 |
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Neighborhood: Emerson East
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Sherman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 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
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- Wisconsin
- Dane County
- Madison
- 53704
- Emerson East
- 209 N 5th St
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