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$584,500

653 Sheldon Street, Madison, WI 53711

2beds

1,364sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

4,791.6 Square Feet Lot

$574,500 Zestimate^®

$429/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Modern livabilityRefreshed siding and trimNewly finished lower levelGarage updatesRefinished deckRefreshed interiorsMost windows replaced

Showings start on 5/7. Fully reimagined 1938 Colonial in one of Madison?s most sought-after near west side neighborhoods, just moments from Monroe Street, parks, UW campus, and downtown. Extensively rehabbed throughout with thoughtful updates that preserve the home?s original character while introducing modern livability. Refinished hardwood floors, restored millwork, refreshed interiors, updated kitchen and baths, and a newly finished lower level create a move-in ready blend of warmth and function. Exterior improvements include new doors, most windows replaced, garage updates, refreshed siding and trim, refinished deck, and roof replaced in 2021.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 90
Dimensions: 9 x 10

Bathroom

Features: At least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 99
Dimensions: 9 x 11

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 195
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Heating

Natural Gas, Other

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal

Features

Basement: Full,Finished,Concrete

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,364
Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft
Finished area above ground: 914
Finished area below ground: 450

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: 1 Car, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 120
Features: Sidewalks

Details

Parcel number: 070928103137
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

21+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1938

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Wingra

Location

Region: Madison
Municipality: Madison

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $429/sqft
Tax assessed value: $450,600
Annual tax amount: $7,877
Date on market: 5/7/2026
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property

Estimated market value

$574,500

$546,000 - $603,000

$2,287/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/6/2026	Listed for sale	$584,500+94.8%$429/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #2022549 Report a problem
10/31/2025	Sold	$300,000$220/sqft
Source: WIREX MLS #2011678 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$7,532 +6.9%	$384,800 +10%
2023	$7,048	$349,800 +9%
2022	--	$320,900 +12%
2021	--	$286,500 +7%
2020	--	$267,800 +5%
2019	$7,692	$255,000 -26.1%
2018	$7,692 +6.3%	$345,000 +10%
2017	$7,237 +7.3%	$313,600 +7%
2016	$6,745 +3%	$293,100 +7.1%
2014	$6,551 +9.5%	$273,600 +4%
2013	$5,985 -4.9%	$263,100
2012	$6,291 +5.1%	$263,100
2011	$5,985 +3.6%	$263,100
2010	$5,777 +8.2%	$263,100
2009	$5,340 +5%	$263,100
2008	$5,084 +2.4%	$263,100 +2%
2007	$4,965 +3.1%	$257,900 +3%
2006	$4,817 +1.1%	$250,400 +7%
2005	$4,766 -6.5%	$234,000
2004	$5,095 +18.6%	$234,000
2003	$4,296 +8.6%	$234,000 +35.6%
2002	$3,956 +9%	$172,600 +14%
2001	$3,629 +1.8%	$151,400 +5%
2000	$3,565	$144,200