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

938 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,720 sqft

$520,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,370/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$520,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,370/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,720 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

1893

Living Area

1,720 sqft

Price/Sqft

$302

About this House

Two unit in great location, off street parking, many original features and charm. Strong rental history. Home offers quiet rear yard, large front porch, walk-up attic with potential for additional living space. Fix up for higher rents or hold at good cashflow. Could be purchased with 1246 Jennifer. Licensee interest.

938 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,720 sqft multi-family in Tenney-Lapham, built in 1893. It last sold for $208,500 on Aug 4, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $520,000, with a rent estimate of $1,733/month.

Home Details for 938 E Johnson St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1893Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5280 sqft

Price History for 938 E Johnson St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/04/2008	$208,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/04/2008 Contract Date 08/01/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/10/2008	$218,500	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	$8,707
Assessment	$444,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 938 E Johnson St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
930 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.07	Multi-Family Home	$415,000	04/17/26	3	2	1,415
1042-1044 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.16	Multi-Family Home	$539,900	12/19/25	5	2	2,538
1042 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.16	Multi-Family Home	$539,900	12/23/25	5	2	2,600
1046 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.16	Multi-Family Home	$550,000	03/27/26	5	2	2,565
1106-1108 E Gorham St, Madison, WI	0.20	Multi-Family Home	$700,000	04/09/26	2	2	1,200
312 S Ingersoll St, Madison, WI	0.49	Multi-Family Home	$337,500	09/02/25	3	2	1,750
1411 Williamson St, Madison, WI	0.76	Multi-Family Home	$342,000	11/14/25	4	2	1,401
1116 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI	0.25	Multi-Family Home	$1,350,000	09/30/25	4	4	2,296
1026 Spaight St, Madison, WI	0.61	Multi-Family Home	$690,000	02/25/26	4	4	2,325
1245 E Dayton St, Madison, WI	0.41	Multi-Family Home	$642,000	05/26/26	6	4	2,083

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $495,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,361 sqft
931 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
FEB 24, 2026
$175,000
2 bd
1 ba
732 sqft
921 E Johnson St,
Madison, WI 53703
SOLD
APR 17, 2026
$415,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,415 sqft
930 E Dayton St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $881,500
6 bd
4.5 ba
3,311 sqft
940 E Dayton 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. $441,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,042 sqft
925 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. $778,600
8 bd
5.5 ba
2,730 sqft
213 N Brearly St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $376,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,199 sqft
122 N Brearly St,
Madison, WI 53703
OFF MARKET
Est. $565,100
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,626 sqft
955 E Gorham 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. $574,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,234 sqft
317 N Brearly St,
Madison, WI 53703

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Neighborhood Overview

Tenney-Lapham

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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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