The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53517 sells for about $307,863, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,079 a month.
ZIP 53517 — Blue Mounds
The housing market in ZIP 53517 remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from commuters working in the Madison area. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply and sustained interest in rural-adjacent living. Market conditions are currently balanced, with homes selling at a moderate pace.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle within a manageable commuting distance to Madison, offering a balance of outdoor recreation and community-focused living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 5.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53517, Dane County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Blue Mounds area are consistently low, reflecting a rural community profile that experiences significantly less criminal activity than the nearby Madison metropolitan core.
The area is served by the Mount Horeb Area School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe winter weather and occasional heavy rainfall, though it is not considered a high-risk zone for major natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Madison employment hub, with local development focused on maintaining its rural character while supporting residential growth for commuters.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by local school district levies and special assessments for rural utility and infrastructure maintenance.
Residents primarily commute by car to Madison, typically taking US-18/151, with travel times to the city center averaging 25-35 minutes.
The area is defined by its proximity to Blue Mound State Park, offering extensive hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails, alongside local community parks and small-town shopping.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with low vacancy pressure due to high demand from local workers.
The economy is largely supported by the Madison metropolitan area, with local employment centered on agriculture, small business, and public services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-18/151 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development planning emphasizes the preservation of rural landscapes and agricultural zoning, with limited high-density projects approved.
The Dane County Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing a market-based assessment system updated annually.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county levies, and local municipal taxes, with some areas included in rural fire and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for coverage related to severe weather and winter-related damages.
Wisconsin has seen modest net domestic migration, with growth concentrated in the Madison and Milwaukee metropolitan corridors.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention and providing a statutory redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.216 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.415.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.916.1 mi
- Legacy Academy - Birthday Parties & More4.418 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese416.5 mi
- Cave of the Mounds4.70.9 mi
- Tyrol Basin4.52.2 mi
- American Players Theatre4.913.4 mi
- Seven Acre Dairy Company4.516.6 mi
- Bob Suter's LEGACY20 Arena Middleton4.415.3 mi
- Cave of the Mounds4.70.9 mi
- Tyrol Basin4.52.2 mi
- Havens Petting Farm4.82.2 mi
- Donald County Park4.88.6 mi
- Stewart Lake County Park4.64 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.818.7 mi
- Taliesin4.814.7 mi
- National Mustard Museum4.816.4 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.714.4 mi
- Black Earth Children's Museum4.78.4 mi
- Cave of the Mounds4.70.9 mi
- Blue Mound State Park4.71.2 mi
- Donald County Park4.88.6 mi
- Brigham County Park4.70.3 mi
- Stewart Lake County Park4.64 mi
- Deer Valley Golf Course4.54.7 mi
- Norsk Golf Club4.25.6 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.525.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features extensive hiking, mountain biking trails, and scenic views of the Driftless Area.
A 40-mile rail-trail popular for cycling and walking that passes through the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.