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Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
800 sqft
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About this House
Nestled in the heart of the Mansion Hill neighborhood of Downtown Madison, this 2 bedroom garden apartment offers comfort and privacy in a historic brick Victorian-era home.
This historic home is known as the 1857 Orasmus Cole Residence, offering some unique details of the Queen Anne architecture style in built-in cabinets and hardwood floor detail in the bedrooms.
Located adjacent to Period Garden Park, this ideal location is within blocks of James Madison Park, State Street, Wisconsin State Capitol and University of Wisconsin Madison.
Enjoy the privacy of having the house all to yourself with no other neighboring apartments in the home. The upper levels of the home is office space occupied only during business hours.
The main bedroom is part of the tower of the home, offering several windows and tons of bright morning and daytime sunlight. Kitchen cabinet recently installed with double sink.
In-unit laundry room is for exclusive use of this apartment only, enjoy the ease and convenience of your own private laundry.
Heat included in monthly rent amount, tenant pays electric for the unit. Tenant is responsible for internet/wifi.
Lease provisions include agreement to limit noise during business hours so to not disturb the offices above the apartment.
No smoking of any kind allowed in unit.
Reserved parking not available, parking spots for rent nearby and eligible for the City of Madison residential street parking permit.
This historic home is known as the 1857 Orasmus Cole Residence, offering some unique details of the Queen Anne architecture style in built-in cabinets and hardwood floor detail in the bedrooms.
Located adjacent to Period Garden Park, this ideal location is within blocks of James Madison Park, State Street, Wisconsin State Capitol and University of Wisconsin Madison.
Enjoy the privacy of having the house all to yourself with no other neighboring apartments in the home. The upper levels of the home is office space occupied only during business hours.
The main bedroom is part of the tower of the home, offering several windows and tons of bright morning and daytime sunlight. Kitchen cabinet recently installed with double sink.
In-unit laundry room is for exclusive use of this apartment only, enjoy the ease and convenience of your own private laundry.
Heat included in monthly rent amount, tenant pays electric for the unit. Tenant is responsible for internet/wifi.
Lease provisions include agreement to limit noise during business hours so to not disturb the offices above the apartment.
No smoking of any kind allowed in unit.
Reserved parking not available, parking spots for rent nearby and eligible for the City of Madison residential street parking permit.
26 E Gorham St #1, Madison, WI 53703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Capitol. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 1, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,916/month.
Home Details for 26 E Gorham St #1
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace |
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
Comparable Sales for 26 E Gorham St #1
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.60 | Apartment | $610,000 | 12/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 952 sqft | |
0.76 | Apartment | $415,000 | 04/21/26 | 2 | 1 | 850 sqft | |
0.70 | Apartment | $600,000 | 06/16/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,130 sqft | |
0.97 | Apartment | $750,000 | 12/29/25 | 1 | 1 | 700 sqft | |
0.97 | Apartment | $471,000 | 05/22/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,984 sqft | |
1.09 | Apartment | $568,000 | 06/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 2,414 sqft | |
1.22 | Apartment | $825,000 | 03/26/26 | 1 | 1 | 1,000 sqft | |
0.94 | Apartment | $630,000 | 07/06/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,382 sqft | |
1.60 | Apartment | $145,000 | 09/02/25 | 2 | 1 | 852 sqft | |
1.75 | Apartment | $1,192,000 | 09/04/25 | 2 | 1 | 650 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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What Locals Say about Capitol
At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say there are sidewalks
94 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
85 % Say streets are well-lit
81 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say car is needed
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say parking is easy
42 % Say there's wildlife
42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say it's quiet
31 % Say there are community events
20 % Say yards are well-kept
16 % Say kids play outside
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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May 1, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,750 |
Apr 10, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,750 |
Apr 29, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,450 |
Apr 24, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,450 |
Frequently asked questions about 26 E Gorham St #1
- Is Madison a buyer's or seller's market?Madison is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Madison?The median sale price in Madison is $427K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Capitol neighborhood?Residents describe the Capitol neighborhood in Madison, WI as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Capitol, Madison.
- What are the closest schools to 26 E Gorham St #1?The closest schools to 26 E Gorham St #1 in Madison, WI are East High School (rated 8/10), Lapham Elementary School (Pre-K), Marquette Elementary School (rated 9/10).
- Does 26 E Gorham St #1 have air conditioning?Yes, 26 E Gorham St #1 in Madison, WI has air conditioning.
- Does 26 E Gorham St #1 have laundry facilities?Yes, 26 E Gorham St #1 in Madison, WI has in-unit laundry.
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