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. Housing options in DeForest are diverse, ranging from charming homes to modern condos. DeForest also offers many houses 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

102 Properties Found. Page 1 of 17.
Photo of Listing #1995089
New Listing

4094 Hanover Drive, Deforest

$819,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,443 Sf

MLS® # 1995089, 2 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1994902
New Listing

6256 Ronald Reagan Drive, Deforest

$829,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,063 Sf

MLS® # 1994902, 4 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1994529
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2025-03-16 Open House Time: 12:30-2:00

New Listing

416 South Street, Deforest

$449,900 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,170 Sf

MLS® # 1994529, 6 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1994716

7757 Bulrush Circle, Deforest

$1,150,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,803 Sf

MLS® # 1994716, 8 days, Offer-Show

Photo of Listing #1993784
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2025-03-16 Open House Time: 11:00-1:00

125 Commerce Street, Deforest

$300,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,232 Sf

MLS® # 1993784, 9 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1994222

4653 Whitebud Terrace, Deforest

$429,900 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,060 Sf

MLS® # 1994222, 15 days, Offer-Show

Recent DeForest Home Sales

Address Sold Price Sold Date Bed Bath Sqft. Price Per Sqft
724 Russell Street $435,000 2025-03-13 3 2.50 2812 $155
6249 Ronald Reagan Drive $115,430 2025-03-13 $
411 Scott Drive $375,000 2025-03-12 3 2.00 1927 $195
6652 Gehrig Place $400,000 2025-03-07 3 2.00 1760 $227
617 W Mohawk Trail $440,000 2025-03-07 3 3.50 2213 $199
949 Lavender Way $690,000 2025-03-05 5 3.50 3724 $185
509 Shawnee Court $395,000 2025-03-03 3 2.50 1575 $251
6511 Gander Run $649,000 2025-02-28 4 3.00 3442 $189
6711 Bellflower Pointe Drive $644,100 2025-02-28 3 3.00 3022 $213
4946 Innovation Drive $350,000 2025-02-27 3 2.50 1536 $228
4145 Fox Forest Way $474,900 2025-02-27 2 2.00 1603 $296
6709 Bellflower Pointe Drive $630,650 2025-02-27 3 3.00 3022 $209
800 Brook Street $670,000 2025-02-21 4 3.50 3808 $176
4892 Innovation Drive $366,000 2025-02-20 3 2.50 2061 $178
6654 Gehrig Place $404,900 2025-02-20 3 2.00 1695 $239
4059 Great Bridge Drive $524,900 2025-02-14 3 2.50 1861 $282
507 Riverview Court $530,000 2025-02-13 5 3.00 2537 $209
6251 Ronald Reagan Drive $775,000 2025-02-12 4 2.50 2674 $290
436 Deforest Street $361,000 2025-02-07 3 2.00 2004 $180
6255 Ronald Reagan Drive $119,000 2025-02-05 $

The DeForest Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 36
  • Without Accepted Offers: 66
  • Total Active Listings: 102
  • % with Accepted Offers: 35%
  • Months of Inventory: 3.1

Sold 03/15/2024 - 03/15/2025

  • Total Sold Listings: 255
  • Highest Sold Price: $2,375,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $89,000
  • Average Sold Price: $469,314
  • Median Sold Price: $443,000

* Source: IDX Active & Sold Listings

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


More about DeForest, WI

The DeForest community 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 and some newer ones. These include the Acker Park, Anderson, Liberty Land, Pleasant Hills, Thunderbird Estates, and Tower Hill Meadows subdivisions. DeForest also features more newer neighborhoods  including: Eaglewatch, Hanks Hollow, Sunnybrook, and Heritage Gardens. Furthermore, the Conservancy Place, a Parade of Homes neighborhood 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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