946 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

946 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

Home Highlights

Apartment
700 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,555/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

Comparable Sales for 946 E Johnson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
123 N Blount St #102, Madison, WI
0.35
Apartment
$280,000
09/11/26
1
1
573 sqft
1111 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.18
Apartment
$750,000
12/29/25
1
1
700 sqft
930 E Dayton St #1, Madison, WI
0.07
Apartment
$415,000
04/21/26
2
1
850 sqft
1108 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.19
Apartment
$471,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,984 sqft
415 S Few St, Madison, WI
0.60
Apartment
$825,000
03/26/26
1
1
1,000 sqft
205 N Few St, Madison, WI
0.30
Apartment
$568,000
06/23/26
2
1
2,414 sqft
404 S Blount St #204, Madison, WI
0.65
Apartment
$600,000
06/16/26
2
2
1,130 sqft
418 W Doty St, Madison, WI
1.28
Apartment
$610,000
12/30/25
3
1
952 sqft
111 N Bassett St, Madison, WI
1.31
Apartment
$600,000
09/03/26
5
2
1,698 sqft
112 Proudfit St, Madison, WI
1.67
Apartment
$630,000
07/06/26
4
2
1,382 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Tenney-Lapham

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,555/mo
Average rent
$1.77K
$8MoM
Available listings
66
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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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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,300
Nov 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,300
Jun 1, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$595,000
Feb 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$595,000
Mar 30, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$253,000

Frequently asked questions about 946 E Johnson St

  • What is the price history for 946 E Johnson St?
    946 E Johnson St in Madison, WI last sold for $253,000 in March 2001.
  • 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 $429K. That is up $2.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood in Madison, WI as walkable to restaurants, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Tenney-Lapham, Madison.
  • Does 946 E Johnson St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 946 E Johnson St in Madison, WI has air conditioning.
  • Does 946 E Johnson St have parking?
    Yes, 946 E Johnson St in Madison, WI has on-site parking.

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