838 E  Johnson St #1, Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET

838 E Johnson St #1
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft

$487,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,133/mo*

$487,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,133/mo*
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft

Local Information

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Description

1st floor of small house in great downtown-Isthmus east location, with living room, dining room, eat-in with kitchen, fridge, stove and disposal, built-in AC. Washer/dryer in kitchen! Deck in back. Tenant pays electric utility only. Off-street parking included! Pets OK! Walkability score - 86: Very Walkable, Bikability - 86: Very Bikable, Transit Score - 53: Good bus access. 1 block from James Madison Park on Lake Mendota. We show 7 days a week, by appointment. KR 2-Flat - East. Pets accepted.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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Home Details for 838 E Johnson St #1

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeck
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1884Year Updated: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 838 E Johnson St #1

DatePriceEventSource
09/14/2020$325,000Sold
N/A
01/17/2020$1,039ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/19/2019$1,039Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/28/2015$899ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/31/2015$899Listed For RentAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,499
Assessment$383,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 838 E Johnson St #1

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$415,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,415
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$420,000
06/12/25
3
2
2,000
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$539,900
12/19/25
5
2
2,538
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$539,900
12/23/25
5
2
2,600
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$550,000
03/27/26
5
2
2,565
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$490,000
05/19/25
4
2
1,986
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$337,500
08/29/25
3
2
1,750
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$485,000
06/02/25
5
2
2,098
0.86
Multi-Family Home
$342,000
11/12/25
4
2
1,401
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
06/30/25
4
4
2,768

Assigned Schools

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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

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "The environment is welcoming and calm. I love to walk to the grocery store and watch the field games from my apartment."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s good public transportation and is not far from anywhere in Madison. It is downtown so close to things."
  • Gabrielle A.
    "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."
  • Gabrielle A.
    "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."
  • Katie
    " 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 "
  • aquamwi
    "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. "
  • Laura A. C.
    "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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838 E Johnson St #1, Madison, WI 53703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft multi-family built in 1884. 838 E Johnson St #1 is located in Tenney-Lapham, Madison. This property is not currently available for sale. 838 E Johnson St #1 was last sold on Sep 14, 2020 for $325,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 838 E Johnson St #1 is $487,000.