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

438 Sidney St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,138 sqft

$461,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,007/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$461,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,007/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,138 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 438 Sidney St.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1950

Living Area

1,138 sqft

Price/Sqft

$406

Parking

Garage

About this House

SOLD COMP.

438 Sidney St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,138 sqft single-family home in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1950. It last sold for the $450,000 asking price on May 20, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $461,600, with a rent estimate of $2,312/month.

Home Details for 438 Sidney St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1138 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Lower LevelWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 car,Detached
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1138 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 070912407321

Price & Status
Price List Price: $450,000

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: 1138 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Arms Length

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2001011Attribution Contact: Pref: 608-513-7653Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1138

Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago

Listed by Chris Atkinson

Restaino & Associates

Bought with: Chris Atkinson, Restaino & Associates

Source: SCWMLS, MLS#2001011

Price History for 438 Sidney St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/20/2025	$450,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/20/2025 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	$9,302
Assessment	$475,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 438 Sidney St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
209 N Ingersoll St, Madison, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$407,000	11/20/25	2	1	1,047
1137 Elizabeth St, Madison, WI	0.11	Single-Family Home	$620,000	06/03/26	3	2	1,444
1035 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.25	Single-Family Home	$429,900	12/18/25	3	1.5	1,758
903 E Johnson St, Madison, WI	0.45	Single-Family Home	$445,000	11/25/25	3	1	1,371
113 N Ingersoll St, Madison, WI	0.32	Single-Family Home	$455,000	10/01/25	3	2	1,127
1141 Elizabeth St, Madison, WI	0.11	Single-Family Home	$700,000	11/21/25	3	2	1,723
2025 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.78	Single-Family Home	$489,000	03/31/26	2	1	952
921 E Johnson St, Madison, WI	0.42	Single-Family Home	$175,000	02/24/26	2	1	732
1940 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI	0.73	Single-Family Home	$426,000	06/16/26	3	1	1,136

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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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Resident
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.
Resident
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.
Resident
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
Resident
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
Resident
7y 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.
Resident
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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