A rare chance to own one of the most affordable homes on the Madison market! The welcoming front-yard garden adds charm, while the cozy 2-bedroom layout offers excellent potential for both tiny living enthusiasts and investors. With value-add possibilities, easy access to parks, mass transportation, shopping, and an increasingly uncommon price point, this home truly stands out in today?s market. Updates include: new heat pump (2025), new roof (2024), new window (2024 - others were installed in 2012), retaining wall (2023), dishwasher (2023) and water softener (non-salt -2023).
Active
Price cut: $10K (12/5)
$230,000
1942 Northwestern Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
2beds
698sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$221,100 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Welcoming front-yard garden
- 22 days |
- 3,215 |
- 158 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 06:26am
Listed by:
Katie Kolakowski 608-471-8566,
City RE
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 2012865
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLS
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Bathroom
- Features: At least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Window A/C, Washer, Dryer
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
- Basement: None / Slab,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 698
- Total interior livable area: 698 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 698
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 081031213119
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Clyde A Gallagher
Location
- Region: Madison
- Municipality: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,223
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Wall Ac/Heater, Shed In The Backyard
Estimated market value
$221,100
$210,000 - $232,000
$1,903/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$330/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+92.2%$344/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2012865 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2017 | Listing removed | $124,900$179/sqft |
Source: Stark Company, REALTORS #1815928 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900-0.1%$179/sqft |
Source: Stark Company, REALTORS #1815928 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2006 | Sold | $125,000+22.5%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,954 +6.9% | $202,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,699 | $183,600 +12% |
| 2022 | -- | $163,900 +17% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,484/mo
Principal & interest
$1102
Property taxes
$301
Home insurance
$81
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sherman
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Sherman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emerson
- Middle: Sherman
- High: East
- District: Madison
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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