DeForest Real Estate Guide

The Village of DeForest is located in northern Dane County along the upper reaches of the Yahara River. Also known as Dane County’s “North Star”, the Village offers an abundance of parks and conservancy space, and a wide selection of affordable real estate. Many of the homes & condos here are extremely affordable and provide tremendous value for your investment. DeForest also offers many new construction homes in “Parade of Homes” neighborhoods, where much of the real estate is situated next to natural conservancy areas.

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All DeForest Homes for Sale

112 Properties Found. Page 1 of 19.
Photo of Listing #1973010
New Listing

6262 John F Kennedy Drive, Deforest

$775,900 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,110 Sf

MLS® # 1973010, 3 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1970338
New Listing

#6 - 704 Creek Edge Drive, Deforest

$325,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,507 Sf

MLS® # 1970338, 4 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1971225
New Listing

#2 - 712 Creek Edge Drive, Deforest

$325,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,603 Sf

MLS® # 1971225, 4 days, Offer-Show

Photo of Listing #1972866
New Listing

6843 Yellowwood Lane, Deforest

$349,900

MLS® # 1972866, 4 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1972711
New Listing

501 Prairieview Court, Deforest

$579,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,853 Sf

MLS® # 1972711, 6 days, Offer-Show

Photo of Listing #1972845
New Listing

4085 Hiker Trail, Deforest

$419,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,104 Sf

MLS® # 1972845, 6 days, Active

Recent DeForest Home Sales

Address Sold Price Sold Date Bed Bath Sqft. Price Per Sqft
416 Stoneridge Terrace $465,000 2024-03-18 3 3.50 3038 $153
7803 Autumn Blaze Trail $534,126 2024-03-18 3 2.50 2250 $237
4088 Hiker Trail $419,000 2024-03-15 3 2.00 1404 $298
413 Rosemal Lane $461,000 2024-03-15 4 3.00 2492 $185
6651 Gehrig Place $384,900 2024-03-15 2 2.00 1098 $351
704 Tanglewood Drive $650,000 2024-03-13 5 3.50 3472 $187
7796 Bluestem Trail $222,130 2024-03-13 $
4092 Hiker Trail $424,900 2024-03-13 3 2.00 1404 $303
4067 Great Bridge Drive $611,005 2024-03-11 4 3.50 2890 $211
6262 John F Kennedy Drive $108,000 2024-03-08 $
6661 Uecker Drive $365,000 2024-03-08 3 2.00 1498 $244
6257 Ronald Reagan Drive $119,000 2024-03-04 $
4084 Hiker Trail $419,000 2024-02-29 3 2.00 1404 $298
#5 - 4647 Bellflower Drive - #5 $379,900 2024-02-28 3 2.50 1771 $215
4902 Innovation Drive $354,900 2024-02-26 3 2.50 2061 $172
6258 Ronald Reagan Drive $749,725 2024-02-23 4 3.00 3259 $230
6260 Ronald Reagan Drive $835,000 2024-02-22 5 3.50 3574 $234
4790 Innovation Drive $683,000 2024-02-20 4 3.00 3224 $212
#106 - 4910 Innovation Drive - #106 $245,000 2024-02-20 2 2.00 1008 $243
4097 Bear Tree Parkway $466,460 2024-02-16 3 2.00 1482 $315

The DeForest Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 36
  • Without Accepted Offers: 76
  • Total Active Listings: 112
  • % with Accepted Offers: 32%
  • Months of Inventory: 4.0

Sold 03/19/2023 - 03/19/2024

  • Total Sold Listings: 228
  • Highest Sold Price: $2,375,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $84,000
  • Average Sold Price: $397,069
  • Median Sold Price: $389,900

* Source: IDX Active & Sold Listings

* Property Types: Lots & Acreage, Single Family, Condo, Multi Family


More about DeForest, WI

This community of 9,000 people is greatly influenced by the Yahara River and the natural areas that surround the village. The northern stretch of the Yahara offers some excellent opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. DeForest also offers its residents 87 acres of community and neighborhood parks, as well as over 300 acres of protected conservancy space. The Yahara River Trail System is another outdoor destination to be completed soon. When completed, the system will offer 18 miles of trail winding through the natural areas of the Village, as well as a connection to the Dane County and city of Madison trail systems. With miles of river and trails, acres of green space open for exploration, and numerous athletic fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas – there is no shortage of outdoor opportunities in DeForest. The Village even offers a fun “splash pad” for the little ones!

Annual Events in DeForest

DeForest hosts a number of annual events that bring together the residents of the Village. Community events include the Yahara Riverfest, the annual bike rodeo and hot dog walk, a Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Dragon Art Fair.

Area Schools

The DeForest Area School District serves the residents of DeForest and Windsor. The district also serves students in the small communities of Morrisonville, Vienna, Burke, Leeds, Bristol, and Hampden – in addition to a small section of Madison. In total the district offers 4 elementary schools, a middle school, and a High School.

Choosing DeForest Real Estate

The Village of DeForest features a number of established neighborhoods with very affordable real estate. These include the Acker Park, Anderson, Liberty Land, Pleasant Hills, Thunderbird Estates, and Tower Hill Meadows subdivisions. You'll find that most homes in these neighborhoods are very affordable. DeForest also features neighborhoods with newer construction homes at slightly higher price points including: Eaglewatch, Hanks Hollow, Sunnybrook, and Heritage Gardens. Furthermore, the Conservancy Place, a Parade of Homes neighborhood – feature new construction built along a 3.5 mile stretch of the Yahara River and in harmony with acres of surrounding natural space. Please review our statistics table (above) for up-to-date information on DeForest real estate.

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