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OFF MARKET

5209 Painted Post Dr
Madison, WI 53716

Elvehjem

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,008 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$505,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,289/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$505,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,289/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,008 sqft

(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5209 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

1965

Lot Size

0.28 acres

Living Area

2,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$252

Parking

2 Car Garage

About this House

Have you been holding out for The One? This 4 Bd/2 Ba home in one of Madison's most prized east side neighborhoods offers more than you could hope for in every category! Updates galore w/ tasteful stylings & original hardwood floors. Spacious custom kitchen addition boasts granite, stainless steel appliances, massive fridge, & island. Major owner improvements include high-end windows throughout, complete exterior renovation, updated upstairs bathroom, new water heater, & much, much more. Organic floor plan allows for great circulation & separation of bedrooms from main level living space. Enjoy the changing seasons in the generous, tree-lined yard & screen porch, deck, or patio adjacent to a spacious 2-car garage! A massive standout value in this location & price range

5209 Painted Post Dr, Madison, WI 53716 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,008 sqft single-family home in Elvehjem, built in 1965. It last sold for $480,000 on Nov 4, 2024 (4% above the $459,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $505,900, with a rent estimate of $2,837/month.

Home Details for 5209 Painted Post Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2008 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Internet - CableAppliances: Washer, Dryer, Water Softener IncludedDryerLaundry: Lower LevelWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: 1 fireplaceHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck, PatioOther Structures: StorageFoundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: 2 car,Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2008 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Not Included in Sale: Seller's Personal Property, Drapes in the Living RoomIncluded in Sale: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Some Window CoveringsParcel Number: 071010411115

Price & Status
Price List Price: $459,900
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Sep 23 2024

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: MadisonCommunity: Painted Post Estates
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: 2008 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Arms Length

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 1986283Attribution Contact: justin@witkinsrealty.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2008

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by Justin Witkins

RE/MAX Preferred

Grant Samuelsen

RE/MAX Preferred

Bought with: Nadine Kornell, Solidarity Realty, LLC

Source: SCWMLS, MLS#1986283

Price History for 5209 Painted Post Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/04/2024	$480,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/04/2024 Contract Date 10/31/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/01/2024	$459,900	Contingent	WIREX MLS #1986283

09/23/2024	$459,900	Listed For Sale	WIREX MLS #1986283

07/27/2005	$224,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/27/2005 Contract Date 07/08/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $674

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	$8,384
Assessment	$428,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5209 Painted Post Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1606 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.24	Single-Family Home	$485,000	04/03/26	4	2	1,788
1218 Amsterdam Ave, Madison, WI	0.13	Single-Family Home	$360,000	10/07/25	4	2	1,774
1317 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.08	Single-Family Home	$450,000	03/20/26	3	2	1,622
10 Ammerman Cir, Madison, WI	0.25	Single-Family Home	$425,000	02/25/26	4	2	1,656
1518 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.21	Single-Family Home	$410,000	11/26/25	3	2	2,094
1510 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$351,600	02/04/26	3	2	2,015
1509 Ellen AVENUE, Madison, WI	0.20	Single-Family Home	$380,000	11/07/25	3	1.5	2,028
5110 Sherven Dr, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$430,000	03/03/26	3	1.5	1,563
1205 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$425,000	07/15/26	4	2.5	1,981
1214 Bay Ridge Rd, Madison, WI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$425,000	01/12/26	4	3	1,730

Nearby homes

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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
OPEN WED, 5:30-7PM
3D VIEW
$425,000
5 bd
1.5 ba
2,072 sqft
1422 Ellen Ave,
Madison, WI 53716
OFF MARKET
Est. $438,100
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
OFF MARKET
Est. $417,100
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
OFF MARKET
Est. $453,300
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,296 sqft
1117 Amsterdam 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
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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