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

837 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

Studio
2 Baths
1,892 sqft

$483,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,142/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$483,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,142/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

2 Baths

1,892 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1899

Living Area

1,892 sqft

Price/Sqft

$256

Parking

Garage

About this House

Priced to sell!!! Nice 2-flat with large 1-bedroom units conveniently close to downtown, Lake Mendota, bus line, shops, restaurants. First floor residents rent month-to-month and have been there long term; second-floor unit leased until 08/01/2013. Two-car detached garage has been used by owner, but could easily be used by tenants.

837 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,892 sqft multi-family in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1899. It last sold for $175,000 on Aug 31, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $483,900, with a rent estimate of $1,865/month.

Home Details for 837 E Johnson St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAttic
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Composition
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 837 E Johnson St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/31/2015	$175,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/31/2015 Contract Date 08/28/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/09/2012	$120,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/09/2012 Contract Date 10/03/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/18/2012	$155,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$9,126
Assessment	$466,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 837 E Johnson St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
930 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.11	Multi-Family Home	$415,000	04/17/26	3	2	1,415
1042-1044 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.28	Multi-Family Home	$539,900	12/19/25	5	2	2,538
1042 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.28	Multi-Family Home	$539,900	12/23/25	5	2	2,600
1046 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.29	Multi-Family Home	$550,000	03/27/26	5	2	2,565
1106-1108 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.32	Multi-Family Home	$700,000	04/09/26	2	2	1,200
312 S Ingersoll St, Madison, WI	0.51	Multi-Family Home	$337,500	09/02/25	3	2	1,750
1411 Williamson St, Madison, WI	0.83	Multi-Family Home	$342,000	11/14/25	4	2	1,401
411 S Paterson St, Madison, WI	0.49	Multi-Family Home	$610,000	04/06/26	5	3	2,336
515 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI	0.64	Multi-Family Home	$1,070,000	11/06/25	3	4	1,995
1026 Spaight St, Madison, WI	0.61	Multi-Family Home	$690,000	02/25/26	4	4	2,325

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $811,200
2 bd
4 ba
1,803 sqft
815 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $448,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,719 sqft
815 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
FOR SALE
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$495,000
6 bd
2 ba
2,200 sqft
828 E Dayton St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $474,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
210 N Paterson St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $496,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,474 sqft
208 N Paterson St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $510,800
5 bd
2 ba
2,304 sqft
836 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
NOV 25, 2025
$445,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,371 sqft
903 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $615,800
4 bd
3 ba
2,541 sqft
850 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $395,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,379 sqft
201 N Livingston St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $427,900
3 bd
2 ba
2,000 sqft
902-904 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
NOV 5, 2025
$495,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,550 sqft
906 E Gorham St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
FEB 24, 2026
$175,000
2 bd
1 ba
732 sqft
921 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703

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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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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
8y 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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