Is Elvehjem, Madison, WI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 97% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say kids play outside

Is Elvehjem, Madison, WI quiet?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's quiet

Does Elvehjem, Madison, WI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 69% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Elvehjem, Madison, WI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Elvehjem, Madison, WI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Elvehjem, Madison, WI?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there are community events

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

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Elvehjem, Madison, WI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

OFF MARKET

5205 Painted Post Dr
Madison, WI 53716

Elvehjem

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$393,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,583/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$393,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,583/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,232 sqft

(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5205 Painted Post Dr.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1964

Lot Size

0.35 acres

Living Area

1,232 sqft

Price/Sqft

$319

Parking

Garage

About this House

Looking for value? Look no more! This classic ranch home is long on the features you want: bright open living room, spacious kitchen and dining room, master with adjoining half bath, hardwood floors in hall and bedrooms, screened porch and patio, basement playroom for kids of all ages, one-car attached garage plus storage shed, huge level backyard great for gardening and other outdoor fun! Just a short walk to Elvehjem Park. UHP Elite warranty included. Welcome home!

5205 Painted Post Dr, Madison, WI 53716 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,232 sqft single-family home in Elvehjem, built in 1964. It last sold for $230,000 on Jul 24, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $393,000, with a rent estimate of $2,640/month.

Home Details for 5205 Painted Post Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Family Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964Year Updated: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price History for 5205 Painted Post Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/24/2019	$230,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/24/2019 Contract Date 07/23/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/20/2017	$240,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/20/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/20/2012	$146,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/20/2012 Contract Date 06/15/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/27/2012	$156,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-3%)
04/12/2012	$160,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/06/2006	$150,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/06/2006 Contract Date 06/30/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $450

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	$7,065
Assessment	$360,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5205 Painted Post Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5313 Starker Ave, Madison, WI	0.17	Single-Family Home	$339,000	03/11/26	3	1.5	1,258
5021 Academy Dr, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$295,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,304
1509 Woodvale Dr, Madison, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$262,500	04/01/26	3	2	1,572
5110 Sherven Dr, Madison, WI	0.17	Single-Family Home	$430,000	03/03/26	3	1.5	1,563
1317 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.09	Single-Family Home	$450,000	03/20/26	3	2	1,622
1510 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$351,600	02/04/26	3	2	2,015
1218 Amsterdam Ave, Madison, WI	0.13	Single-Family Home	$360,000	10/07/25	4	2	1,774
1509 Ellen AVENUE, Madison, WI	0.21	Single-Family Home	$380,000	11/07/25	3	1.5	2,028
1518 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.22	Single-Family Home	$410,000	11/26/25	3	2	2,094
1617 National Ave, Madison, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$385,000	12/19/25	3	1	1,452

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $514,900
4 bd
2 ba
2,008 sqft
5209 Painted Post Dr,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
MAR 20, 2026
$450,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,622 sqft
1317 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $482,300
4 bd
2 ba
2,408 sqft
1421 Vondron Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
OCT 7, 2025
$360,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,774 sqft
1218 Amsterdam Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$425,000
5 bd
1.5 ba
2,072 sqft
1422 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $440,100
3 bd
2 ba
2,122 sqft
5222 Starker Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $402,100
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,830 sqft
5401 Painted Post Dr,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
JUL 29, 2026
$451,900
3 bd
2 ba
2,704 sqft
1210 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $419,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,691 sqft
5213 Starker Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $390,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,505 sqft
1209 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
JAN 12, 2026
$425,000
4 bd
3 ba
1,730 sqft
1214 Bay Ridge Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
SOLD
JUL 15, 2026
$425,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,981 sqft
1205 Ellen Ave,
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

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Matt P
Resident
4mo 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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