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

838 E Johnson St #1
Madison, WI 53703

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

$472,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,067/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$472,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,067/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$472K
Since last month
Decreased$22K (-4.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-2%)
Since last sale
Increased$150K (+46.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$475K
July 2026$480K
June 2026$497K
May 2026$489K
April 2026$484K
March 2026$483K
February 2026$470K
January 2026$465K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
930 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$415,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,415
1106-1108 E Gorham St, Madison, WI
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$700,000
04/09/26
2
2
1,200
1042-1044 E Gorham St, Madison, WI
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$539,900
12/19/25
5
2
2,538
1042 E Gorham St, Madison, WI
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$539,900
12/23/25
5
2
2,600
1046 E Gorham St, Madison, WI
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$550,000
03/27/26
5
2
2,565
312 S Ingersoll St, Madison, WI
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$337,500
09/02/25
3
2
1,750
1411 Williamson St, Madison, WI
0.86
Multi-Family Home
$342,000
11/14/25
4
2
1,401
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
0.64
Multi-Family Home
$690,000
02/25/26
4
4
2,325
411 S Paterson St, Madison, WI
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$610,000
04/06/26
5
3
2,336

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
815 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
0.06
$810,300
2
4
1,803
Off Market
815 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.05
$448,300
3
2
1,719
Off Market
210 N Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703
0.06
$473,300
2
2
1,444
Off Market
208 N Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703
0.07
$498,100
3
1
1,474
Off Market
836 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.06
$512,700
5
2
2,304
Off Market
903 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
0.06
$445,000
3
1
1,371
Recently Sold
850 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.06
$615,800
4
3
2,541
Off Market
201 N Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703
0.10
$395,500
3
2
1,379
Off Market
902-904 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.08
$427,900
3
2
2,000
Off Market
906 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.08
$495,000
4
2
1,550
Recently Sold
921 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
0.10
$175,000
2
1
732
Recently Sold
752 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
0.12
$1,795,000
6
6.5
5,374
For Sale

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
1884
Living Area
750 sqft
Price/Sqft
$630
Parking
Garage

About this House

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.
838 E Johnson St #1, Madison, WI 53703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft multi-family in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1884. It last sold for $325,000 on Sep 14, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $1,039 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $472,400, with a rent estimate of $1,457/month.

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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$325,000
Jan 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,039
Dec 19, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,039
Aug 28, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$899
Jul 31, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$899

Market trends in Madison

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$427K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$266
$5MoM
Available listings
555
149MoM
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
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  • Trulia User
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    " 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
    "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.
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 838 E Johnson St #1

  • What is 838 E Johnson St #1 estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 838 E Johnson St #1 in Madison, WI is $472,400.
  • What is the price history for 838 E Johnson St #1?
    838 E Johnson St #1 in Madison, WI last sold for $325,000 in September 2020.
  • Is Madison a buyer's or seller's market?
    Madison is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Madison?
    The median sale price in Madison is $427K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 838 E Johnson St #1 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 838 E Johnson St #1 in Madison, WI has air conditioning.