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$185,000

525 McCormick Ave, Madison, WI 53704

3beds

974sqft

$1,623/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

4,356 Square Feet Lot

$299,100 Zestimate^®

$190/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Diamond in the Rough! Priced $100,000 under assessed value. Calling all investors & handyman contractors. This home has so much potential - with 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, & partially fenced yard, bring your ideas & updates & make this one shine. Close to bus line & just minutes from restaurants, coffee shops, community garden & parks! Roof was replaced in 2015 (per City of Madison Assessor Property Sheet). Caution at side door step - bottom step is missing. Property being sold by Guardian - property sold 'as is' & requires contingency of approval of sale by Dane County Court within 7 days of acceptance of offer. Property will not qualify for government loans - peeling paint/windows. All measurements are estimated/approximate; verify if desired.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Kitchen

Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave
Level: Main
Area: 96
Dimensions: 12 x 8

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

At Least 1 tub
Windows: Window Coverings
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 974
Total interior livable area: 974 sqft
Finished area above ground: 974

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

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Features: Near Public Transit

Details

Parcel number: 071005201076
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Block

Condition

Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: McCormicks

Location

Region: Madison

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $190/sqft
Tax assessed value: $288,300
Annual tax amount: $5,021
Date on market: 10/20/2026
Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, All Window Coverings
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$299,100

$269,000 - $323,000

$2,390/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/20/2026	Listed for sale	$185,000+563.1%$190/sqft
Source: SCWMLS #2035016 Report a problem
6/1/1978	Sold	$27,900$29/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,021 -3%	$288,300 +9%
2024	$5,178 +4%	$264,500 +7%
2023	$4,981	$247,200 +13%
2022	--	$218,800 +18%
2021	--	$185,400 +6%
2020	--	$174,900 +4%
2019	$3,342	$168,200 +5%
2018	$3,342 +2.8%	$160,200 +7.7%
2017	$3,252 +16.2%	$148,700 +12%
2016	$2,800 +0.1%	$132,800 +7%
2014	$2,797 -3.5%	$124,100
2013	$2,900 -0.5%	$124,100 -3%
2012	$2,913 +0.7%	$127,900 -4%
2011	$2,892 +1.4%	$133,200 -2%
2010	$2,851 +5.7%	$135,900 -2%
2009	$2,698 +0.4%	$138,700 -4%
2008	$2,687 +2.3%	$144,500 +4%
2007	$2,627 +2.3%	$138,900 +2%
2006	$2,567 -0.2%	$136,200 +6%
2005	$2,573 +1.4%	$128,500 +8%
2004	$2,537 +6.6%	$119,000
2003	$2,379 +10.6%	$119,000 +24.3%
2002	$2,152 -1.8%	$95,700 +3%
2001	$2,190 +4.7%	$92,900 +8%
2000	$2,093	$86,000