Madison Historic Homes for Sale

If you love old houses, you've come to the right place. Our online guide has all the info you need to begin your search for old and historic real estate in Madison, Wisconsin. Browse our vintage property listings, and use our web tools to customize your search for a classic, old home. Also be sure you view our handy links to learn about the historic districts in Madison and surrounding areas. For more details, check out the rest of our vintage property guide below.  

Browse our listings of old houses in Madison, Wisconsin below. These listings include single family homes built before 1950. For more information on local historic condominiums, click here.  

Old and Historic Homes in Madison, WI

52 Properties Found. Page 1 of 9.
Photo of Listing #1981557
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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-07-28 Open House Time: 12:00-2:00

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3210 E Washington Avenue, Madison

$349,999 - 3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,557 Sf

MLS® # 1981557, 1 day, Active

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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-07-27 Open House Time: 11:00-1:00

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3188 Ridgeway Avenue, Madison

$299,500 - 3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,056 Sf

MLS® # 1981638, 1 day, Active

Photo of Listing #1981757
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805 Mayer Avenue, Madison

$175,000 - 1 Beds, 1 Baths, 586 Sf

MLS® # 1981757, 1 day, Active

Photo of Listing #1981117
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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-07-27 Open House Time: 11:00-1:00

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604 Copeland Street, Madison

$599,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,435 Sf

MLS® # 1981117, 2 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1982093
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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-07-27 Open House Time: 1:00-3:00

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4157 Cherokee Drive, Madison

$785,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,214 Sf

MLS® # 1982093, 2 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1982126
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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-07-28 Open House Time: 11:00-2:00

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521 E Lakeview Avenue, Madison

$480,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,994 Sf

MLS® # 1982126, 2 days, Active

Map of Vintage Madison Homes

Historic Real Estate in the Madison Area

The near east side, near west side, and downtown areas offer some classic neighborhoods which are host to the city's historic property districts. You can browse old houses by neighborhood using our handy links below. Note there are several other Madison area communities which are well-known for their selection of vintage properties, including Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff, Oregon, Stoughton, and Evansville. 

How to Search for Vintage Properties

Are you a fan of old houses? There are many properties in the Madison area which feature the architecture, craftsmanship and character that only an old home can offer. Searching for vintage real estate is easy with the "year built" filter available on our property search page.

Learn More about Historic Madison

These handy resources provide much more info on the historic neighborhoods in the greater Madison area:

  • City of Madison Landmarks Commission - This web page provides maps and information on 5 city of Madison Historic Districts: Mansion Hill, Third Lake Ridge, University Heights, First Settlement, and Marquette Bungalows. 
  • HistoricMadison.org - A great resource for anyone who has an interest in knowing more about Madison's past. Historic Madison is also known for its "Alternate Parade of Homes" events hosted in some of the city's classic, old neighborhoods. 
  • MadisonPreservation.org - The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation is dedicated to the preservation of Madison's historic buildings. This private, nonprofit group is another organization which offers tours of the city's historic streets and neighborhoods. 
  • WisconsinHistory.org - The Wisconsin Historical Society - located at 816 State Street - is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of the state and the Dane County region. 

Did you know owners of historic real estate are eligible to receive tax credits for the renovation of their home? Learn more here. Thinking of buying an old home in the Madison area? Call on us to get your search started now! 

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