Homes on Madison's Near East Side

Homes on Madison’s near east side cover the eastern half of the Isthmus, hugging both the Lake Mendota and Lake Monona shorelines. The near east side is vintage Madison, with homes featuring classic architectural styles from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some of the region’s most iconic and most eclectic neighborhoods reside on the near east side. Its prime location, classic architecture, and unique flavor make homes in Madison’s near east side extremely popular with many local buyers.

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Madison Near East Side Real Estate Listings

Madison Near East Side Real Estate Listings

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Photo of Listing #1973044
New Listing

4209 Maher Avenue, Madison

$390,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,490 Sf

MLS® # 1973044, 0 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1973056
New Listing

3509 Sargent Street, Madison

$374,900 - 3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,478 Sf

MLS® # 1973056, 0 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1973063
New Listing

#2 - 1356 Williamson Street, Madison

$374,900 - 1 Beds, 1 Baths, 990 Sf

MLS® # 1973063, 0 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1972992
New Listing

1029 E Gorham Street, Madison

$529,900

MLS® # 1972992, 3 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1972793
Open house

Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-03-23 Open House Time: 11:00-1:00

New Listing

2134 E Dayton Street, Madison

$509,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,530 Sf

MLS® # 1972793, 4 days, Active

Photo of Listing #1972616
New Listing

#205 - 625 E Mifflin Street, Madison

$289,900 - 1 Beds, 1 Baths, 708 Sf

MLS® # 1972616, 4 days, Active

The Near East Side Real Estate Market

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 18
  • Without Accepted Offers: 17
  • Total Active Listings: 35
  • % with Accepted Offers: 51%
  • Months of Inventory: 0.7

Sold 03/18/2023 - 03/18/2024

  • Total Sold Listings: 297
  • Highest Sold Price: $3,800,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $155,000
  • Average Sold Price: $414,455
  • Median Sold Price: $220,000

* Source: IDX Active & Sold Listings

* Property Types: Single Family, Condo, Multi Family

More about Madison's Near East Side Real Estate

The near east side of Madison is home to Williamson Street (aka “Willy Street”) and Atwood Avenue, two of the city’s most well-known corridors. Both streets are dotted with a unique blend of restaurants, shops, businesses, and entertainment venues. The Willy Street Co-op, the Crystal Corner Bar, Mother Fool’s Coffee House, the Barrymore Theatre, Michael’s Frozen Custard, Monty’s Blue Plate Diner, and Olbrich Gardens are all vintage near east side institutions.  Madison’s near east side is also home to James Madison Park, one of the city’s most popular parks, set amidst the panoramic backdrop of Lake Mendota. It’s a favorite hang-out for sunbathers looking to relax on a warm sunny day. Biking enthusiasts and roller-bladers prefer the other side of the Isthmus and the Lake Monona bike path, a loop that circles the entire lake, offering up many scenic views. Other popular outdoor destinations on the Near East Side include Olin, Olbrich, Orton, and Tenney Parks.

Choosing Real Estate on Madison’s Near East Side

Real estate on the Near East Side offers a glimpse into Madison’s early years. The Williamson Street-Marquette neighborhood, situated along the Willy Street corridor, features the Third Lake Ridge and Marquette Bungalow historic districts, along with a variety of architectural designs. Common architectural styles include Arts and Crafts Bungalows, Greek Revival, Late Picturesque and Italianate themes.  Adjacent to the Willy Street corridor are the Tenney-Lapham and Schenk-Atwood neighborhoods, two east side originals featuring homes with turn-of-the-century architecture. The Eastmorland neighborhood, circa 1950, offers smaller, well-built starter homes around 1,000 square feet in size. The Eken Park, Emerson East, Glendale, and Lake Edge neighborhoods all offer an affordable selection of real estate in some great near east side locations. 

Many of the condominiums in the near east side community feature distinctive architectural styles, in keeping with the surrounding neighborhoods. These include the popular Kennedy Point condos, located along Winnebago Avenue in the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood.  Most of the condo inventory on Madison’s near east side is priced under $250,000.

Browse Our Near East Neighborhood Guides

We've compiled photos, property information, and details on the parks and schools in each neighborhood. Take a look at the variety of neighborhoods listed. Check back often. Real estate information is updated regularly.

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