946 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
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946 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703

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

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
700 sqft

About this House

Charming 1 Bedroom/1 bath. Hardwood floors, coin-op laundry in basement. Great location on the Madison Isthmus. In the desirable Tenney/Lapham Neighborhood; grocery store (Festival Foods), coffee shop, restaurants, galleries, parks, beach, ice skating within walking distance. Close to UW Campus, Capitol Square, Breese Stevens Stadium, James Madison Park, and Tenney Park. One block from bus stops going both directions. Rent includes heat. You pay your own metered electricity/gas, internet and $20/month water. This apartment is available February 1, with some flexibility. One year lease, or willing to consider some shorter term options. Smoking/vaping of any kind is not allowed on this property, building or grounds. Pet Policy: We will consider a neutered/spayed cat with an additional $20/month pet fee.

Owner pays heat and garbage. Tenant pays their own separately metered electricity and internet and $20/month fee for water.. Smoking/Vaping of any kind is not allowed anywhere on the property. A cat is allowed with an additional $15/month pet fee.
946 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft apartment in Tenney-Lapham. It last sold for $253,000 on Mar 30, 2001 (19,362% above the $1,300 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $1,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 30, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,617/month.

Home Details for 946 E Johnson St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 946 E Johnson St

DatePriceEventSource
11/30/2025$1,300ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/09/2025$1,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/01/2020$595,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/17/2020$595,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/30/2001$253,000Sold
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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$11,549
Assessment$590,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 946 E Johnson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1111 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.18
Apartment
$750,000
12/29/25
1
1
700
930 E Dayton St #1, Madison, WI
0.07
Apartment
$415,000
04/21/26
2
1
850
1108 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.19
Apartment
$471,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,984
415 S Few St, Madison, WI
0.60
Apartment
$825,000
03/26/26
1
1
1,000
205 N Few St, Madison, WI
0.30
Apartment
$568,000
06/23/26
2
1
2,414
718-720 S Dickinson St, Madison, WI
0.67
-
-
-
-
522 E Main St, Madison, WI
0.57
Apartment
$1,283,000
08/29/25
2
1
760
24 Sherman Ter #6, Madison, WI
0.84
Apartment
$145,000
09/02/25
2
1
852
404 S Blount St #204, Madison, WI
0.65
Apartment
$600,000
06/16/26
2
2
1,130
418 W Doty St, Madison, WI
1.28
Apartment
$610,000
12/30/25
3
1
952
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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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  • 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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    "There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
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    "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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