Is Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say parking is easy

Does Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is a car needed in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say car is needed

Are there community events in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

Are yards well-kept in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say there's wildlife

Is Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

OFF MARKET

1040 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,641 sqft

$619,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$619,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,641 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1040 E Dayton St, Madison, WI. 1040 E Dayton St is in the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood in Madison, WI and in ZIP code 53703. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,641 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5280 sqft and was built in 1934.

1040 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,641 sqft single-family home in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1934. It last sold for $113,500 on Nov 1, 1993. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $619,900, with a rent estimate of $2,841/month.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1040 E Dayton St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAttic
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1934Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5280 sqft

Price History for 1040 E Dayton St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/01/1993	$113,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/01/1993 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Madison

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$415K

$8.83KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

1.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$250

$8MoM

Available listings

661

102MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$9,940
Assessment	$507,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1040 E Dayton St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1035 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.09	Single-Family Home	$429,900	12/18/25	3	1.5	1,758
1305 E Johnson St, Madison, WI	0.32	Single-Family Home	$250,000	03/13/26	3	1.5	1,401
1015 E Johnson St, Madison, WI	0.05	Single-Family Home	$531,000	08/11/25	4	2.5	2,013
113 N Ingersoll St, Madison, WI	0.08	Single-Family Home	$455,000	10/01/25	3	2	1,127
944 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.11	Single-Family Home	$315,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,091
1046 Williamson St, Madison, WI	0.42	Single-Family Home	$295,000	08/25/25	3	2	1,372
1141 Elizabeth St, Madison, WI	0.20	Single-Family Home	$700,000	11/21/25	3	2	1,723
1137 Elizabeth St, Madison, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$620,000	06/03/26	3	2	1,444
201 N Livingston St, Madison, WI	0.32	Single-Family Home	$385,000	08/12/25	3	2	1,379
938 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.13	Single-Family Home	$647,000	05/12/26	3	3	1,173

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
Est. $778,200
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OFF MARKET
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SOLD
DEC 18, 2025
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OFF MARKET
Est. $542,800
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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What Locals Say about Tenney-Lapham

At least 45 Trulia users voted on each feature.

95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
94 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
77 % Say streets are well-lit
70 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say parking is easy
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
48 % Say car is needed
40 % Say there are community events
39 % Say yards are well-kept
38 % Say kids play outside
37 % Say there's wildlife
36 % Say it's quiet

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4y ago
"The environment is welcoming and calm. I love to walk to the grocery store and watch the field games from my apartment."
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4y ago
"There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
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5y ago
"There’s good public transportation and is not far from anywhere in Madison. It is downtown so close to things."
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Gabrielle A.
Resident
6y ago
"Rough. 40 mins in rush hour (work in Verona but love living downtown/near east side). Willing to make the commute for walkability and lake access/charm in area."
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Gabrielle A.
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6y ago
"Close to lake, well-kept homes, clean, in between 2 parks, near up-and-coming east Washington/breese Stevens field, close to b-cycle station, little crime activity, walking distance to downtown."
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Katie
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7y ago
" My commute to work is no big deal and has never presented an issue as I do not have to use the beltline to get to work "
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aquamwi
Resident
7y ago
"There are many dogs around and plenty of great parks to take them too. First is James Madison and then the Locks by Tenney-Lapham Park. "
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Laura A. C.
Resident
7y ago
"It’s not only located in the Heart of downtown Madison but it’s also right off the bike path and steps away from James Madison park. "
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