The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53522 sells for about $567,500, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.47% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 53522 — Browntown
The Cross Plains housing market remains robust, characterized by high demand and limited inventory, which continues to drive price appreciation. Strong local employment and the area's reputation for quality schools make it a highly desirable destination for families, keeping the market firmly in seller-leaning territory.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a high quality of life, strong schools, and a semi-rural atmosphere while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance of Madison.
Median prices moved up 19.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 9.1% — 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 8.0%/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 5.2%/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 53528, 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.
Cross Plains maintains a low crime rate, generally performing better than the broader Dane County and Wisconsin state averages.
The area is served by the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and student outcomes.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Black Earth Creek corridor.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Madison's tech and healthcare sectors, with steady residential development and infrastructure improvements supporting the village's growth.
Property taxes are levied by the village, county, and school district, with the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District representing the largest portion of the tax bill.
Residents typically commute by car to Madison, with a drive time of approximately 20-30 minutes to the downtown employment core via US-14.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Black Earth Creek for fishing, and several local parks and golf courses within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the village's appeal to professionals working in the Madison metro area.
The economy is closely tied to the Madison metropolitan area, with major employment sectors including healthcare, education, and technology.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with US-14 serving as the main artery connecting the area to Madison.
Development is focused on managed growth, balancing new residential construction with the preservation of rural character.
The Dane County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated annually to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and local village levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
Wisconsin has seen modest net domestic migration, with Dane County being a primary growth hub in the state.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 53528.
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.
- Lena Brewing Company Taproom4.712 mi
- Coach's Golf & Grill - Stagecoach Golf Course (est. 1928)4.610.2 mi
- Leisure Lanes4.58.3 mi
- The Wagner House4.618.5 mi
- Bennett's Junction House4.59.4 mi
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area4.47.9 mi
- Hawk's Mill Winery4.83.4 mi
- Twining Park4.69.3 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.910.5 mi
- Goetz Historic Sky-Vu Drive-In4.17.6 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.910.5 mi
- Turner Hall of Monroe4.69.2 mi
- Turner Hall Ratskeller Restaurant4.79.2 mi
- Green County Welcome Center4.88.4 mi
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area4.47.9 mi
- Twining Park4.69.3 mi
- Paradise Cove4.82.7 mi
- Recreation Park and Pool4.69.4 mi
- Lincoln Park4.59 mi
- Wolf Hollow Golf Course4.59.6 mi
- Monroe Golf Club4.79.2 mi
- Coach's Golf & Grill - Stagecoach Golf Course (est. 1928)4.610.2 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.38.5 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.28.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A premier hiking destination passing through the area.
Renowned for trout fishing and natural beauty.
Offers scenic views and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.