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OFF MARKET

1709 Ellen Ave
Madison, WI 53716

Elvehjem

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,710 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$432,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,824/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$432,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,824/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,710 sqft

(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1709 Ellen Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Living Area

1,710 sqft

Price/Sqft

$253

Parking

1 Car Garage

About this House

Like new very move in ready! Updates in 2025 include new roof, gutters with oversized down spouts, garage door opener, stainless steel Whirlpool Kitchen appliances, garbage disposal, New Windows, all carpet/tile/laminate flooring, interior 2 panel doors, Kitchen cabinets, bathtub w/Tile surround, bathroom vanity w/marble top, Upgraded electrical w/200 amp service, new screens on screen porch, new deck, landscaping, water heater, water softener, light fixtures throughout, paint, blown in insulation in the attic, and white craftsman style trim. Furnace and AC were installed in 2022. Sun room located just off your brand new kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors in your screen in porch and keep the bugs away. Extra wide driveway beside garage for extra parking or storage for the toys! Fenced in yard.

1709 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI 53716 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,710 sqft single-family home in Elvehjem, built in 1959. It last sold for $420,000 on Aug 25, 2025 (8% above the $389,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $432,700, with a rent estimate of $2,712/month.

Home Details for 1709 Ellen Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1710 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Internet - CableAppliances: Water Softener IncludedLaundry: Lower Level
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: 1 fireplace, GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Low Emissivity Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck, Patio, Screened PorchFencing: FencedOther Structures: StorageFoundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 car,Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1292 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Microwave, Water Softener, Work Bench in GarageParcel Number: 071015101133

Price & Status
Price List Price: $389,900

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Madison
School Information Elementary School: ElvehjemElementary School District: MadisonJr High / Middle School: SennettJr High / Middle School District: MadisonHigh School: LafolletteHigh School District: Madison

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1710 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Arms Length

Energy
Energy Efficiency Features: Appliances

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2004544Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1292

Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago

Listed by Matthew Lemke

Wisconsin Real Estate Prof, LLC

Bought with: Susan Detering, Solidarity Realty, LLC

Source: SCWMLS, MLS#2004544

Price History for 1709 Ellen Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/25/2025	$420,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/25/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/19/2025	$389,900	Contingent	WIREX MLS #2004544

07/16/2025	$389,900	Listed For Sale	WIREX MLS #2004544

03/17/2025	$240,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/17/2025 Contract Date 03/14/2025 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	$6,160
Assessment	$314,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1709 Ellen Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1518 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.12	Single-Family Home	$410,000	11/26/25	3	2	2,094
1509 Ellen AVENUE, Madison, WI	0.15	Single-Family Home	$380,000	11/07/25	3	1.5	2,028
1606 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.09	Single-Family Home	$485,000	04/03/26	4	2	1,788
5 Coffey Cir, Madison, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$400,000	10/20/25	3	2	1,514
1510 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.15	Single-Family Home	$351,600	02/04/26	3	2	2,015
5110 Sherven Dr, Madison, WI	0.26	Single-Family Home	$430,000	03/03/26	3	1.5	1,563
1803 Paso Roble Way, Madison, WI	0.12	Single-Family Home	$485,000	10/28/25	3	2.5	1,965
5313 Starker Ave, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$339,000	03/11/26	3	1.5	1,258
5017 E Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI	0.32	Single-Family Home	$435,500	06/10/26	3	2	1,900

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $446,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,880 sqft
1716-1718 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $430,600
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,257 sqft
1614 Droster Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $418,400
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,692 sqft
1721 Droster Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
NOV 18, 2025
$374,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,392 sqft
1609 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
OCT 28, 2025
$485,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,965 sqft
1803 Paso Roble Way,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
DEC 19, 2025
$385,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,452 sqft
1617 National Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
DEC 18, 2025
$375,000
3 bd
1 ba
2,010 sqft
1621 Droster Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $472,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,784 sqft
1805 Paso Roble Way,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $453,300
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,128 sqft
5306 Camilla Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
APR 3, 2026
$485,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,788 sqft
1606 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $419,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,652 sqft
1813 Paso Roble Way,
Madison, WI 53716

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What Locals Say about Elvehjem

At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
97 % Say yards are well-kept
96 % Say parking is easy
90 % Say car is needed
82 % Say kids play outside
77 % Say it's quiet
76 % Say there are sidewalks
72 % Say neighbors are friendly
70 % Say there's wildlife
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
61 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say there are community events
44 % Say streets are well-lit
26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Matt P
Resident
3mo ago
"We absolutely love living here! There are three parks within a 10-minute walk from our house, including the multiple playground sets at the elementary school. We feel safe and secure, and we know all our neighbors. It's a great place to raise a family!"
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Christina G.
Resident
6y ago
"Easy access to many major highways which makes commuting to anywhere in Madison about 20 minutes or less without traffic"
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mpahs187
13y ago
"I live in this neighborhood and its very safe and people look out for one another."
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