This Chicago-brick charmer presents a great opportunity for those looking to personalize a character-filled home in a stellar location. Just blocks between Vilas Zoo and Camp Randall Stadium, this house retains original hardwood floors & charming details throughout. Circular flow on the main features a 3-season porch off the dining room that perches like a tree-house. Walk-out basement offers potential for additional living space & a screened-in porch + amazing storage rms. Upstairs offers a sunny balcony, 3 spacious bdrms & a walk-up attic that could be transformed into a unique retreat, play room, or extra storage. Seller has kept up w/mechanicals during nearly 40 yrs of ownership. From the ironing board in the kitchen to the phone nook in the hall, you get your own touch of history!
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$670,000
1520 Chandler Street, Madison, WI 53711
3beds
1,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$678,000 Zestimate®
$450/sqft
$2,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$678,000
$644,000 - $712,000
$2,648/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 09:07am
Listed by:
Mary Duff Pref:608-513-6955,
Stark Company, REALTORS
Bought with:
Mary Duff
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1996629
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLS
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: No Master Bedroom Bath
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Features
- Basement: Full,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,490
- Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,490
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 070922425090
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Arms Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Madison
- Subdivision: Oakland Heights / Vilas
- Municipality: Madison
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $670,000-4.1%$450/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1996629 | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $699,000$469/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1996629 | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$469/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1996629 | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$469/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1996629 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,772 +6.9% | $550,300 +10% |
| 2023 | $10,080 | $500,300 +9% |
| 2022 | -- | $459,000 +0.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Vilas
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Randall Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Hamilton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin/Randall
- Middle: Hamilton
- High: West
- District: Madison
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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