1140 E  Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
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OFF MARKET

1140 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,768 sqft

$843,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,420/mo*

$843,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,420/mo*
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,768 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1898
Living Area
2,768 sqft
Price/Sqft
$305
Parking
4 Parking Spaces

About this House

Showings to begin 04/24! Ideal isthmus investment opportunity with Owner occupant potenital! This turnkey 4-unit building on Madisons Isthmus offers walkability to all things Madison! Blocks from Tenney Park, Breese Stevens Field, Festival Foods, and The Sylvee. All units are spacious 1 bedrooms with ample natural light, updated kitchens, bathrooms, and spacious outdoor living in every unit. Pristine wood floors and viynl plank throughout. 4 parking spaces available in private lot. Updates include new windows, furnace and H20 heater 2018, new roof 2020, deck board/partial siding replacement and many more. Extremely well maintained basement with Storage units and bike storage. Opportuity to charge tenants for storage and parking.
1140 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,768 sqft multi-family in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1898. It last sold for $800,000 on Jul 1, 2025 (9% below the $875,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $843,500, with a rent estimate of $1,726/month.

Home Details for 1140 E Johnson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Separate elec meters, Separate gas metersAppliances: Dishwasher (Unit 1), Range/Oven (Unit 1), Refrigerator (Unit 1), Dishwasher (Unit 2), Range/Oven (Unit 2), Refrigerator (Unit 2), Dishwasher (Unit 3), Range/Oven (Unit 3), Refrigerator (Unit 3), Dishwasher (Unit 4), Range/Oven (Unit 4), Refrigerator (Unit 4), Water Softener OwnedLaundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Individual Heat Control (Unit 1),Individual Heat Control (Unit 4)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood or Simulated Wood (Unit 1), Wood or Simulated Wood (Unit 2), Wood or Simulated Wood (Unit 4)
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: TwoFloors: Wood Or Simulated Wood Unit 1, Wood Or Simulated Wood Unit 2, Wood Or Simulated Wood Unit 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Balcony/Patio (Unit 1), Balcony/Patio (Unit 2)Fencing: FencedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Other Parking: OutsideNo CarportParking Spaces: 4Parking: Outside
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1898
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: ApartmentStructure Type: 2 flat-up and downArchitecture: 2 flat-up and down
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: tenants personal propertyIncluded in Sale: 4 refrigerators, 4 dishwashers, 4 stoves, 1 coin op washer/dryerParcel Number: 070913111236

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $875,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 22 2025

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: 2768 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 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), Electricity (Unit 4), Water/Sewer (Unit 4)

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1997056Attribution Contact: Pref: 608-438-2130
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Melissa LeGrand
@properties-elleven Christie's International
Bought with: Dan Breunig, Four Lake Real Estate, LLC
Source: SCWMLS, MLS#1997056

Price History for 1140 E Johnson St

DatePriceEventSource
07/01/2025$800,000Sold
N/A
05/05/2025$875,000ContingentWIREX MLS #1997056
04/22/2025$875,000Listed For SaleWIREX MLS #1997056
03/03/2020$495,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Madison

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$423K
$7.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.8%
1.0%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$260
$10
MoM
Available listings
704
43
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$11,158
Assessment$570,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1140 E Johnson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
09/30/25
4
4
2,296
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$642,000
05/26/26
6
4
2,083
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$539,900
12/19/25
5
2
2,538
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$690,000
02/25/26
4
4
2,325
0.75
Multi-Family Home
$837,900
12/15/25
5
4
2,600
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$700,000
04/09/26
2
2
1,200
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$600,000
06/18/26
4
3
2,750
0.81
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
08/05/26
4
4
2,116

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "The environment is welcoming and calm. I love to walk to the grocery store and watch the field games from my apartment."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s good public transportation and is not far from anywhere in Madison. It is downtown so close to things."
  • Gabrielle A.
    "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."
  • Gabrielle A.
    "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."
  • Katie
    " 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 "
  • aquamwi
    "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. "
  • Laura A. C.
    "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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