Warm and welcoming describes this charming, updated ranch in a very desirable east side location, close to schools, shopping, bus line, and main roads for getting around Madison and beyond. Large heated and cooled 3-season room provides a great space for enjoying a meal on a summer night overlooking the backyard. Home boasts a large 2-car garage, which is rare in homes of this vintage. New Flooring and trim throughout the interior in 2023; ductwork was professionally cleaned in 2023. New wood fence by driveway added in 2024. Includes a 1-year home warranty. Home may not qualify for VA or FHA loans as exterior will need a bit of TLC. Home being sold "AS IS"
For sale
$299,000
4700 Shaffer Ave, Madison, WI 53716
2beds
724sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,421/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$285,800 Zestimate®
$413/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Erik Rasmuson,
Rock Realty
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2029787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Disposal, Microwave
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Included
Features
- At Least 1 tub, Three-Season, Foyer
- Basement: Full,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 724
- Total interior livable area: 724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 724
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 car, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 071016204168
- Zoning: SR-C2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet - Cable
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $413/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,836
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Inclusions: Microwave, window coverings, a 1-year home warranty policy, and furniture in the house is negotiable.
- Exclusions: Dining table and chairs, wood bench in 3-season room.
Estimated market value
$285,800
$272,000 - $300,000
$1,955/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+283.3%$413/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2029787 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1996 | Sold | $78,000$108/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,841 +7.1% | $247,300 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $4,521 | $224,400 +13.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $197,900 +16% |
| 2021 | -- | $170,600 +7% |
| 2020 | -- | $159,400 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,147 | $151,800 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,147 +3.4% | $143,200 +7% |
| 2017 | $3,043 +6.4% | $133,800 +5% |
| 2016 | $2,859 -0.1% | $127,400 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,861 +0.8% | $121,300 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,838 +0.2% | $117,800 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,833 -0.2% | $120,200 -5% |
| 2011 | $2,838 +1.5% | $126,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $2,796 +8.2% | $129,100 |
| 2009 | $2,583 +2.3% | $129,100 -2% |
| 2008 | $2,526 -2.4% | $131,700 |
| 2007 | $2,587 +5.7% | $131,700 +6% |
| 2006 | $2,447 +3.4% | $124,200 +9% |
| 2005 | $2,367 +0.9% | $113,900 +8% |
| 2004 | $2,347 +0.7% | $105,500 |
| 2003 | $2,330 +2.8% | $105,500 +9.2% |
| 2002 | $2,266 +3.1% | $96,600 +8.1% |
| 2001 | $2,198 +1% | $89,400 +4% |
| 2000 | $2,176 | $86,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lake Edge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4 mi
- 5/10Sennett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Lafollette High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Sennett
- High: Lafollette
- 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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