947 E  Gorham St #2, Madison, WI 53703
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OFF MARKET

947 E Gorham St #2
Madison, WI 53703

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

This is a great one-bedroom apartment with large sunny living room, spacious bedroom and ample closet space with a view of Lake Mendota. 947 E. Gorham Street #2 is available August 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 Lease Year for $1,160 per month.

-Heat included in Rent!!
-Hard wood floors.
-Very bright and Sunny.
-High ceilings.
-Porch for residents use.

*Great Location with easy access to bike paths, Lake Mendota & Mendota.
*Short walk to Downtown, Campus and Capitol.
*Near James Madison & Tenney Park.
*Short walk to Willy Street area and shops on E. Johnson Street.
*Cats may be permitted but no dogs please.
*Good references are required.

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947 E Gorham St #2, Madison, WI 53703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft apartment in Tenney-Lapham. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,135 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 16, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,287/month.

Home Details for 947 E Gorham St #2

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 947 E Gorham St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Apartment
$750,000
12/29/25
1
1
700 sqft
0.09
Apartment
$415,000
04/21/26
2
1
850 sqft
0.19
Apartment
$471,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,984 sqft
0.63
Apartment
$825,000
03/26/26
1
1
1,000 sqft
0.58
Apartment
$1,283,000
08/29/25
2
1
760 sqft
0.31
Apartment
$568,000
06/23/26
2
1
2,414 sqft
0.83
Apartment
$145,000
09/02/25
2
1
852 sqft
0.67
Apartment
$600,000
06/16/26
2
2
1,130 sqft
1.29
Apartment
$610,000
12/30/25
3
1
952 sqft
1.89
Apartment
$377,001
08/26/25
1
450 sqft
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,135
Apr 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,135
Mar 13, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$860
Feb 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$860
Mar 11, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$860

Frequently asked questions about 947 E Gorham St #2

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What are the closest schools to 947 E Gorham St #2?
    The closest schools to 947 E Gorham St #2 in Madison, WI are East High School (rated 8/10), Lapham Elementary School (Pre-K), Marquette Elementary School (rated 9/10).

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