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

74 Properties Found. Page 1 of 13.
Photo of Listing #1991576
New Listing

4031 Great Bridge Drive, Deforest

$599,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,764 Sf

MLS® # 1991576, 5 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1991715
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2025-01-18 Open House Time: 10:00-12:00

New Listing

724 Russell Street, Deforest

$440,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,812 Sf

MLS® # 1991715, 5 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1991640
New Listing

7784 Bluestem Trail, Deforest

$207,000

MLS® # 1991640, 7 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1991643
New Listing

7786 Bluestem Trail, Deforest

$209,000

MLS® # 1991643, 7 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1991646
New Listing

7792 Bluestem Trail, Deforest

$211,000

MLS® # 1991646, 7 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1991648
New Listing

7794 Bluestem Trail, Deforest

$209,000

MLS® # 1991648, 7 days, Active

Recent DeForest Home Sales

Address Sold Price Sold Date Bed Bath Sqft. Price Per Sqft
606 Tanglewood Drive $430,000 2025-01-14 4 3.00 2665 $161
504 Seminole Way $675,000 2025-01-03 $
822 Woods Glen Court $552,000 2024-12-30 5 3.50 2982 $185
6732 Bellflower Pointe Drive $659,900 2024-12-30 4 3.00 3233 $204
713 Russell Street $346,000 2024-12-30 4 1.50 1732 $200
#8 - 700 Creek Edge Drive - #8 $341,000 2024-12-30 2 2.00 1506 $226
436 N Stevenson Street $185,000 2024-12-27 2 1.00 744 $249
929 Fly Wheel Circle $509,000 2024-12-27 3 3.50 3238 $157
Unit 15 Bellflower Pointe Drive $635,600 2024-12-23 4 3.00 3233 $197
4084 Bear Tree Parkway $516,551 2024-12-23 3 2.50 1879 $275
137 Seminole Way $400,000 2024-12-20 5 2.50 2575 $155
4085 Bear Tree Parkway $569,900 2024-12-20 4 2.50 2045 $279
4135 Fox Forest Way $543,004 2024-12-19 3 3.00 2670 $203
809 Lincoln Green Road $390,000 2024-12-16 3 2.50 1632 $239
6653 Gehrig Place $392,900 2024-12-16 2 2.00 1186 $331
6794 Conservancy Plaza $521,538 2024-12-13 3 3.00 2885 $181
6225 Dagny Lane $108,000 2024-12-12 $
4133 Fox Forest Way $479,887 2024-12-11 2 2.00 1603 $299
7795 Bluestem Trail $739,900 2024-12-09 5 3.50 3063 $242
945 Star Gazer Drive $535,000 2024-12-06 4 3.00 2953 $181

The DeForest Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 19
  • Without Accepted Offers: 55
  • Total Active Listings: 74
  • % with Accepted Offers: 26%
  • Months of Inventory: 2.6

Sold 01/15/2024 - 01/15/2025

  • Total Sold Listings: 253
  • Highest Sold Price: $2,375,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $89,000
  • Average Sold Price: $464,642
  • 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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