Showings begin Friday, July 17th. Rare property in Madison with extensive remodeling. Stone front Cape Cod on 2 city lots (.59 acres). Incredible location across street from Lake Mendota and biking distance to UW campus. Four bedrooms, large 1st floor office (2014). Three full baths remodeled in last 5 years plus main floor half-bath, 3-season sunroom (2020), hot tub room (2026), LL rec room and art studio. New detached 2.5 car garage with stairs to 2nd floor storage and new driveway (2024). Attached 2 car garage partially finished for guest suite (2026). Detached building for workshop/home office/art studio/playhouse (2025). Large kitchen with walk-in pantry and computer station (2014), 2 fireplaces, new roof (2025), new furnace (2024). Sprawling perennial gardens and partially fenced backyard. Short walk to Spring Harbor beach and middle school. Everything you could want and more!
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$1,550,000
5601 Lake Mendota Dr, Madison, WI 53705
4beds
3,127sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.59 Acres Lot
$1,476,300 Zestimate®
$496/sqft
$-- HOA
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Listed by:
Stuart Meland,
Madcityhomes.Com
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2027725
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Family room
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Rented
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Great room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Jetted bathtub, At Least 1 tub, Den/Office, Three-Season
- Basement: Full,Full Size Windows/Exposed,Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 fireplaces, Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,127
- Total interior livable area: 3,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,738
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, 4+ car, Additional Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 070918204010
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet - Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mendota Beach
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $496/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $837,300
- Annual tax amount: $15,774
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Inclusions: refrigerator, range, dishwasher, trash compactor, 2 washres, 2 dryers, water softener, sump pump, hot tub
- Exclusions: water softener & RO systems rented
Estimated market value
$1,476,300
$1.40M - $1.55M
$4,830/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+219.6%$496/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2027725 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2013 | Sold | $485,000+13.1%$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $429,000$137/sqft |
Source: Restaino & Associates, Inc. #1687275 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,419 +0.1% | $787,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $15,409 | $764,800 +15% |
| 2022 | -- | $665,000 +7% |
| 2021 | -- | $621,500 +7.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $578,800 |
| 2019 | $12,267 | $578,800 +4% |
| 2018 | $12,267 +2% | $556,500 +6% |
| 2017 | $12,031 -3.8% | $525,000 |
| 2016 | $12,507 +8.4% | $525,000 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $11,541 +36.5% | $485,000 +25.2% |
| 2013 | $8,458 -8% | $387,500 |
| 2012 | $9,196 +8.7% | $387,500 +3.4% |
| 2011 | $8,458 +0.4% | $374,800 -3% |
| 2010 | $8,424 +8.1% | $386,400 |
| 2009 | $7,794 +0% | $386,400 -5% |
| 2008 | $7,791 -1.2% | $406,700 |
| 2007 | $7,888 +3.9% | $406,700 +4% |
| 2006 | $7,589 +4.1% | $391,100 +10% |
| 2005 | $7,291 +1.1% | $355,500 +8% |
| 2004 | $7,213 -4.1% | $329,200 |
| 2003 | $7,525 +3.6% | $329,200 +5% |
| 2002 | $7,261 +2.1% | $313,500 +7% |
| 2001 | $7,109 +11.7% | $293,000 +15% |
| 2000 | $6,364 | $254,800 |
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Neighborhood: Spring Harbor
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crestwood
- Middle: Jefferson
- High: Memorial
- 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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