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

136 Properties Found. Page 1 of 23.
Photo of Listing #1951882
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2023-03-26 Open House Time: 1:00-3:00

New Listing

501 Yorktown Rd, Deforest

$424,900 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,150 Sf

MLS® # 1951882, 3 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1952089
New Listing

810 Brook St, Deforest

$490,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,574 Sf

MLS® # 1952089, 3 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1952224
New Listing

324-330 E Holum St, Deforest

$550,000

MLS® # 1952224, 5 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1951927

6245 Ronald Reagan Dr, Deforest

$639,900 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,917 Sf

MLS® # 1951927, 8 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1951865
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2023-03-29 Open House Time: 4:00-6:00

#5 - 4623 Bellflower Dr, Deforest

$374,900 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,771 Sf

MLS® # 1951865, 9 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1950771

638 Springbrook Cir, Deforest

$349,900 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,507 Sf

MLS® # 1950771, 11 days, Offer-Show

Recent DeForest Home Sales

Address Sold Price Sold Date Bed Bath Sqft. Price Per Sqft
4922 Innovation Dr $309,900 2023-03-23 2 2.50 1560 $199
506 Meadow View Ln $400,000 2023-03-23 3 2.50 2349 $170
945 Lavender Way $500,000 2023-03-22 4 3.50 2785 $180
120-122 Paradise Cir $562,000 2023-03-20 $
L214 Autumn Blaze Tr $91,000 2023-03-17 $
804 Acker Pky $326,500 2023-03-17 3 1.50 1338 $244
392 Campbell Hill Ct $725,000 2023-03-17 5 3.50 4111 $176
6718 Conservancy Plaza $561,365 2023-03-17 4 3.00 3233 $174
7750 Stonecrop Way $650,000 2023-03-16 4 3.00 3139 $207
6258 John F Kennedy Dr $108,000 2023-03-14 $
6679 Church Hill Ct $399,900 2023-03-10 3 2.50 1763 $227
512 Yorktown Rd $310,000 2023-03-07 3 1.50 1977 $157
310 Acker Pky $390,000 2023-03-03 3 2.00 1842 $212
213 E North St $335,000 2023-03-02 4 3.00 2860 $117
604 Sterling Cir $402,000 2023-03-01 3 1.50 1875 $214
6717 Yahara Springs Ct $558,965 2023-02-28 4 3.00 3233 $173
6719 Yahara Springs Ct $561,200 2023-02-28 4 3.00 3233 $174
6669 Church Hill Ct $399,900 2023-02-28 3 2.50 1763 $227
4930 Innovation Dr $286,900 2023-02-24 2 2.50 1408 $204
906 Rumley Run $355,000 2023-02-17 3 3.00 1946 $182

The DeForest Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 36
  • Without Accepted Offers: 100
  • Total Active Listings: 136
  • % with Accepted Offers: 26%
  • Months of Inventory: 4.7

Sold 03/26/2022 - 03/26/2023

  • Total Sold Listings: 253
  • Highest Sold Price: $950,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $80,000
  • Average Sold Price: $374,797
  • Median Sold Price: $345,000

* 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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