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

1049 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

7 Beds
4 Baths
2,620 sqft

$780,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $5,018/mo*

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$780,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $5,018/mo*

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7 Beds

4 Baths

2,620 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1049 E Johnson St.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1912

Living Area

2,620 sqft

Price/Sqft

$298

Parking

Garage

About this House

Show 6/19. CALLING ALL INVESTORS! “Priced to Sell” 5-unit in the heart of The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood. Unbelievable potential but will need substantial work. Likely will not pass conventional lending. All showings must be approved by the Listing agent. Do NOT enter premises without approval. Property is priced well below assessed value knowing there is work needed. Being sold “as-is”.

1049 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,620 sqft multi-family in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1912. It last sold for $510,000 on Jul 22, 2025 (2% above the $500,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $780,000, with a rent estimate of $1,630/month.

Home Details for 1049 E Johnson St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2620 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Separate elec meters, Separate gas metersAppliances: Range/Oven (Unit 1), Refrigerator (Unit 1), Range/Oven (Unit 2), Refrigerator (Unit 2), Range/Oven (Unit 3), Refrigerator (Unit 3), Range/Oven (Unit 4), Refrigerator (Unit 4)Laundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,RadiantHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Balcony/Patio (Unit 2), Balcony/Patio (Unit 3), Balcony/Patio (Unit 4)
Parking & Garage Other Parking: OutsideNo CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: 2 stall garage,Detached,Outside,Parking fee
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: ApartmentStructure Type: Apartment buildingArchitecture: Apartment building
Building Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
Property Information Not Included in Sale: Sellers and tenants personal property.Included in Sale: 5 Refrigerators, 5 Range/OvensParcel Number: 070913114181

Price & Status
Price List Price: $500,000

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Madison
School Information Elementary School: Lapham/MarquetteElementary School District: MadisonJr High / Middle School: OKeeffeJr High / Middle School District: MadisonHigh School: EastHigh School District: Madison

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2620 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Arms Length

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Are Units Furnished: NoneOwner Pays: Heat (Unit 1), Water/Sewer (Unit 1), Water/Sewer (Unit 2), Water/Sewer (Unit 3), Heat (Unit 4), Heat (Unit 2), Heat (Unit 3), Water/Sewer (Unit 4)

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2001997

Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago

Listed by Tobi Silgman

Lauer Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with: Tobi Silgman, Lauer Realty Group, Inc.

Source: SCWMLS, MLS#2001997

Price History for 1049 E Johnson St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/22/2025	$510,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/22/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/23/2025	$500,000	Pending	WIREX MLS #2001997

06/12/2025	$500,000	Listed For Sale	WIREX MLS #2001997

01/13/2016	$445,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/13/2016 Contract Date 01/05/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Madison

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$423K

$7.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

1.0%MoM

Price per sq ft

$260

$10MoM

Available listings

704

43MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$13,996
Assessment	$715,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1049 E Johnson St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1042-1044 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.10	Multi-Family Home	$539,900	12/19/25	5	2	2,538
1245 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.25	Multi-Family Home	$642,000	05/26/26	6	4	2,083
1116 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI	0.11	Multi-Family Home	$1,350,000	09/30/25	4	4	2,296
1026 Spaight St, Madison, WI	0.58	Multi-Family Home	$690,000	02/25/26	4	4	2,325
930 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.17	Multi-Family Home	$415,000	04/17/26	3	2	1,415
1053 Rutledge St, Madison, WI	0.66	Multi-Family Home	$1,140,000	11/03/25	7	3	2,348
1918 E Main St, Madison, WI	0.83	Multi-Family Home	$837,900	12/15/25	5	4	2,600
1106-1108 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.10	Multi-Family Home	$700,000	04/09/26	2	2	1,200

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $533,800
5 bd
2 ba
1,685 sqft
1037 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
DEC 18, 2025
$429,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,758 sqft
1035 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $617,500
7 bd
3 ba
2,208 sqft
1029 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $571,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,853 sqft
1052 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
NOV 20, 2025
$407,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,047 sqft
209 N Ingersoll St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $619,400
5 bd
2 ba
2,392 sqft
1021-23 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
APR 9, 2026
$700,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
1106-1108 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
DEC 19, 2025
$539,900
5 bd
2 ba
2,538 sqft
1042-1044 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $586,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,245 sqft
1125 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $545,200
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,013 sqft
1015 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $524,100
4 bd
3 ba
2,168 sqft
1026 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.
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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
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8y 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.
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8y 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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