5401 Painted Post Dr, Madison, WI 53716
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OFF MARKET

5401 Painted Post Dr
Madison, WI 53716

Elvehjem
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,830 sqft

$405,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,631/mo*
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$405,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,631/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,830 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Great East Side location and just in time for summer! Solid and charming 3 bedroom ranch home on a fabulous lot. Many recent improvements: New flooring in kitchen, dining and LL bathroom and the commode and H2O Heater. With the walk-out LL you can make this a 4 bedroom house! Buy it now and you can plant your flowers to enjoy all summer, plant your garden to harvest later this year or just enjoy relaxing in the backyard. The house presents wood floors, freshly painted rooms, screened porch, lower level family room with gas fireplace, recroom/den and plenty of available storage area. From the lower level you can walk out to the backyard. The 1 car garage offers additional space for storage. Other improvements through the years are the windows, roof and siding. Truly a joy to show!
5401 Painted Post Dr, Madison, WI 53716 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,830 sqft single-family home in Elvehjem, built in 1964. It last sold for $373,000 on Apr 26, 2024 (7% above the $350,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $405,700, with a rent estimate of $2,740/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
34 days ago

Home Details for 5401 Painted Post Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1830 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: 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 fireplace, GasHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Screened PorchFoundation: Poured concrete foundatn
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 car,Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1232 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Included in Sale: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Water Softener, Clothes Washer and Dryer, LL Refrigerator, Garage Door OpenerParcel Number: 071010410026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 26 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: 1830 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Arms Length

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1972611Attribution Contact: HomeInfo@firstweber.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1232
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Jeff Lange
First Weber Inc
Bought with: Aaron Weber, First Weber Inc
Source: SCWMLS, MLS#1972611

Price History for 5401 Painted Post Dr

DatePriceEventSource
04/26/2024$373,000Sold
N/A
03/29/2024$350,000PendingWIREX MLS #1972611
03/26/2024$350,000Listed For SaleWIREX MLS #1972611

Market trends in Madison

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2024
Tax$6,330
Assessment$323,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5401 Painted Post Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1317 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI
0.07
Single-Family Home
$450,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,622
1213 Bay Ridge Rd, Madison, WI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$340,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,880
1509 Ellen AVENUE, Madison, WI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$380,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
2,028
1510 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$351,600
02/04/26
3
2
2,015
1621 Droster Rd, Madison, WI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$375,000
12/18/25
3
1
2,010
1518 Ellen Ave, Madison, WI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$410,000
11/26/25
3
2
2,094
1105 Droster Rd, Madison, WI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/01/25
3
2
2,055
1218 Amsterdam Ave, Madison, WI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$360,000
10/07/25
4
2
1,774
10 Ammerman Cir, Madison, WI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$425,000
02/25/26
4
2
1,656
5313 Starker Ave, Madison, WI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$339,000
03/11/26
3
1.5
1,258

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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    "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.
    "Easy access to many major highways which makes commuting to anywhere in Madison about 20 minutes or less without traffic"
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    "I live in this neighborhood and its very safe and people look out for one another."
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