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

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Photo of Listing #1964200
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2023-09-23 Open House Time: 11:00-1:00

New Listing

412 Stoneridge Terrace, Deforest

$489,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,960 Sf

MLS® # 1964200, 1 day, Active

Photo of Listing #1964204
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2023-09-24 Open House Time: 10:00-11:30

New Listing

4185 Mantle Run, Deforest

$389,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,808 Sf

MLS® # 1964204, 2 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1964205
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2023-09-24 Open House Time: 10:00-11:30

New Listing

4193 Mantle Run, Deforest

$354,900 - 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 960 Sf

MLS® # 1964205, 2 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1963749
New Listing

520 Dennis Drive, Deforest

$399,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,750 Sf

MLS® # 1963749, 4 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1962839
New Listing

209 S Halsor Street, Deforest

$325,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,599 Sf

MLS® # 1962839, 6 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1963996
New Listing

616 Springbrook Circle, Deforest

$349,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,500 Sf

MLS® # 1963996, 7 days, Active

Recent DeForest Home Sales

Address Sold Price Sold Date Bed Bath Sqft. Price Per Sqft
625 Springbrook Circle $375,000 2023-09-20 2 2.00 2011 $186
429 Old Indian Trail $300,000 2023-09-15 3 2.00 1630 $184
704 W Lexington Parkway $405,000 2023-09-06 4 3.00 2064 $196
304 Meadow Lane $323,000 2023-09-06 3 1.50 1782 $181
4109 Bear Tree Parkway $485,238 2023-09-06 3 2.50 1880 $258
409 Hawthorn Court $400,000 2023-09-05 3 2.00 2000 $200
4133 (l15) Great Bridge Drive $86,000 2023-08-31 $
604 S Hill Street $341,000 2023-08-31 3 1.50 1820 $187
#4 - 4657 Bellflower Drive - #4 $376,100 2023-08-30 3 2.50 1771 $212
#2 - 4617 Bellflower Drive - #2 $409,800 2023-08-29 4 3.50 2393 $171
207 South Street $409,200 2023-08-28 4 2.00 2126 $192
6847 Conservancy Plaza $560,000 2023-08-25 3 2.00 1795 $312
965 Griffin Way $440,000 2023-08-24 3 2.50 1843 $239
#4 - 4621 Bellflower Drive - #4 $374,900 2023-08-23 3 2.50 1771 $212
#3 - 4619 Bellflower Drive - #3 $376,100 2023-08-22 3 2.50 1771 $212
116 Seminole Way $360,000 2023-08-18 3 2.00 1625 $222
332 Blackberry Lane $350,000 2023-08-18 4 2.00 1650 $212
7790 Bluestem Trail $211,000 2023-08-16 $
513 W Mohawk Trail $379,000 2023-08-15 4 2.50 2266 $167
712 Yorktown Road $370,000 2023-08-14 3 2.00 1881 $197

The DeForest Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 28
  • Without Accepted Offers: 104
  • Total Active Listings: 132
  • % with Accepted Offers: 21%
  • Months of Inventory: 6.1

Sold 09/21/2022 - 09/21/2023

  • Total Sold Listings: 206
  • Highest Sold Price: $2,375,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $80,000
  • Average Sold Price: $406,531
  • Median Sold Price: $389,950

* 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.

Need more information about DeForest real estate? We're here to help you confidently buy, sell or build a house here and throughout South Central Wisconsin area. Create a custom home search to find more properties for sale in DeForest and throughout Dane County. Contact us online or by phone at 608-852-7071 for a no-hassle consultation. Our REALTORs are here to serve you!

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