Is Nakoma, Madison, WI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say parking is easy

Does Nakoma, Madison, WI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Nakoma, Madison, WI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Nakoma, Madison, WI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Nakoma, Madison, WI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Nakoma, Madison, WI quiet?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Nakoma, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there are community events

Is Nakoma, Madison, WI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 4242 Wanda Pl estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI is $830,200 .

What is the price history for 4242 Wanda Pl?

4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI last sold for $375,000 in April 2020.

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.

Does 4242 Wanda Pl have air conditioning?

Yes, 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI has air conditioning.

Does 4242 Wanda Pl have laundry facilities?

Yes, 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$830,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,824 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

4242 Wanda Pl, Madison, WI 53711

Nakoma

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 21, 2020 for $375,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$830K

Since last month

$6K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$22K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$456K (+121.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +84% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$831K
August 2026	$830K
July 2026	$837K
June 2026	$870K
May 2026	$877K
April 2026	$863K
March 2026	$855K
February 2026	$814K
January 2026	$780K
2025
December 2025	$787K
November 2025	$818K
October 2025	$828K
September 2025	$826K
August 2025	$809K
July 2025	$828K
June 2025	$808K
May 2025	$791K
April 2025	$794K
March 2025	$786K
February 2025	$748K
January 2025	$735K
2024
December 2024	$747K
November 2024	$748K
October 2024	$747K
September 2024	$751K
August 2024	$772K
July 2024	$774K
June 2024	$766K
May 2024	$782K
April 2024	$778K
March 2024	$752K
February 2024	$728K
January 2024	$699K
2023
December 2023	$697K
November 2023	$716K
October 2023	$718K
September 2023	$705K
August 2023	$722K
July 2023	$756K
June 2023	$757K
May 2023	$757K
April 2023	$734K
March 2023	$712K
February 2023	$680K
January 2023	$665K
2022
December 2022	$668K
November 2022	$673K
October 2022	$688K
September 2022	$689K
August 2022	$685K
July 2022	$698K
June 2022	$703K
May 2022	$702K
April 2022	$690K
March 2022	$684K
February 2022	$650K
January 2022	$638K
2021
December 2021	$633K
November 2021	$630K
October 2021	$614K
September 2021	$603K
August 2021	$608K
July 2021	$645K
June 2021	$659K
May 2021	$640K
April 2021	$618K
March 2021	$601K
February 2021	$593K
January 2021	$576K
2020
December 2020	$562K
November 2020	$564K
October 2020	$578K
September 2020	$584K
August 2020	$546K
July 2020	$541K
June 2020	$507K
May 2020	$378K
April 2020	$376K
March 2020	$442K
February 2020	$443K
January 2020	$467K
2019
December 2019	$495K
November 2019	$519K
October 2019	$539K
September 2019	$466K
August 2019	$470K
July 2019	$469K
June 2019	$464K
May 2019	$483K
April 2019	$477K
March 2019	$455K
February 2019	$455K
January 2019	$447K
2018
December 2018	$440K
November 2018	$439K
October 2018	$450K
September 2018	$473K
August 2018	$496K
July 2018	$490K
June 2018	$494K
May 2018	$492K
April 2018	$486K
March 2018	$480K
February 2018	$476K
January 2018	$478K
2017
December 2017	$478K
November 2017	$455K
October 2017	$467K
September 2017	$462K
August 2017	$472K
July 2017	$462K
June 2017	$469K
May 2017	$482K
April 2017	$476K
March 2017	$453K
February 2017	$443K
January 2017	$433K
2016
December 2016	$453K
November 2016	$445K
October 2016	$455K
September 2016	$450K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1126 Waban Hl, Madison, WI	0.05	Single-Family Home	$651,000	03/04/26	4	1.5	2,290
4301 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI	0.06	Single-Family Home	$463,500	12/19/25	3	1.5	1,640
1022 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI	0.33	Single-Family Home	$895,000	07/07/26	4	3.5	3,615
4211 Wanetah Trl, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$538,500	02/02/26	3	2	1,957
4186 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$665,000	08/11/26	3	2.5	2,013
1221 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$700,000	12/19/25	4	2	2,184
4221 Wanetah Trl, Madison, WI	0.15	Single-Family Home	$860,000	10/23/25	3	1.5	2,131
4609 Onaway Pass, Madison, WI	0.40	Single-Family Home	$633,500	07/02/26	4	2.5	2,133
1118 Starlight Dr, Madison, WI	0.51	Single-Family Home	$420,000	09/09/25	5	3	1,961
4130 Manitou Way, Madison, WI	0.40	Single-Family Home	$1,175,000	04/07/26	4	2.5	2,612

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
4301 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711	0.06	$463,500	3	1.5	1,640	Recently Sold
4245 Manitou Way, Madison, WI 53711	0.09	$924,200	4	2.5	1,874	Off Market
4310 Mohawk Dr, Madison, WI 53711	0.10	$761,700	7	3	3,350	Off Market
4314 Nakoma Rd #2, Madison, WI 53711	0.13	$222,400	2	1	849	Off Market
4314 Nakoma Rd #4, Madison, WI 53711	0.13	$240,000	2	1	849	Recently Sold
4238 Mohawk Dr, Madison, WI 53711	0.13	$642,700	3	1.5	1,534	Off Market
1105 Waban Hl, Madison, WI 53711	0.14	$759,100	3	2.5	1,842	Off Market
4256 Beverly Rd, Madison, WI 53711	0.13	$369,700	2	1	929	Off Market
1034 Waban Hl, Madison, WI 53711	0.15	$825,100	3	3	3,011	Off Market
4221 Wanetah Trl, Madison, WI 53711	0.15	$892,300	3	1.5	2,131	Off Market
4214 Wanetah Trl, Madison, WI 53711	0.16	$1,035,300	3	2.5	2,022	Off Market
4215 Wanetah Trl, Madison, WI 53711	0.17	$899,000	4	3	3,026	For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

0.37 acre lot

2,824 sqft

$294/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4242 Wanda Pl, Madison, WI. 4242 Wanda Pl is in the Nakoma neighborhood in Madison, WI and in ZIP code 53711. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,824 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.37 acres and was built in 1950.

4242 Wanda Pl, Madison, WI 53711 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,824 sqft single-family home in Nakoma, built in 1950. It last sold for $375,000 on Apr 21, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $830,200, with a rent estimate of $3,963/month.

Home Details for 4242 Wanda Pl

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, Pantry, Workshop
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, RadiantAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 21, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$375,000
Feb 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$449,900 Price decreased by 5%
Jan 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$474,900 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$499,900 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$524,900 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 17, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$549,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$10,870	$555,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Madison

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$427K

$3.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$266

$5MoM

Available listings

555

149MoM

Around this home

Thoreau Elementary School
PK-5
Public
403 Students
Madison Metropolitan School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I went to this school when I was a kid; and my kids go here now this school is amazing I love how they take extra security they take to the building I feel so much comfort sending my kids here all the teachers are amazing
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Neighborhood Overview

Nakoma

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What Locals Say about Nakoma

At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say people would walk alone at night
94 % Say parking is easy
91 % Say there's holiday spirit
86 % Say kids play outside
86 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say there are sidewalks
82 % Say car is needed
80 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
79 % Say there's wildlife
77 % Say neighbors are friendly
74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
73 % Say it's quiet
61 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say there are community events
31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Besley
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6y ago
"Lots of people with dogs live here but lots of people treat their lawns with chemicals so there are constantly flags saying keep kids and pets off"
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6y ago
"I don't know what to write here besides that I live off midvale, it's a good area, the townhome complex by here can be a little sketchy, cops called once in a while, but nothing major. Its close to the beltline and there are great amenities within walking distance or a short drive away."
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Johnny A.
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"We’ve lived in Nakoma for 3 years and love the community. It’s a great neighborhood for a family. 2 great schools, a nice park and an awesome golf course. "
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Frequently asked questions about 4242 Wanda Pl

What is 4242 Wanda Pl estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI is $830,200.
What is the price history for 4242 Wanda Pl?
4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI last sold for $375,000 in April 2020.
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.
Does 4242 Wanda Pl have air conditioning?
Yes, 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI has air conditioning.
Does 4242 Wanda Pl have laundry facilities?
Yes, 4242 Wanda Pl in Madison, WI has in-unit laundry.