The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53529 sells for about $425,000, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 63 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 53529 — Dane
The housing market in 53529 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by its proximity to the Madison metro area. While inventory is limited, the market is characterized by moderate price growth and consistent sales activity. Buyers are primarily attracted to the area's rural character and relative affordability compared to the city center.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with easy access to Madison's employment and cultural amenities.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 63 days on market with 7.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 3.3% — 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 6.3%/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 4.8%/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 53529, 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 Dane area remain low, consistent with the broader rural and suburban trends observed across Dane County.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with local districts maintaining stable performance metrics and community support.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison metropolitan area, with local development focused on residential expansion and support for regional agricultural and service-sector employers.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and village/township budgets; no specific special district exemptions are widely reported for this ZIP.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with a drive time of approximately 20-30 minutes to reach the major employment hubs in Madison.
The area offers access to local parks, rural trails, and proximity to regional lakes, providing a quiet, nature-oriented amenity base within a short drive of village shopping.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with most rental stock consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Madison metropolitan area, with significant employment in education, healthcare, and government sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to major regional corridors connecting the village to Madison and surrounding communities.
Development is focused on controlled residential growth and infrastructure maintenance to support the increasing population.
The Dane County Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing market-based assessments to determine annual tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for public services and infrastructure.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard risk assessments.
Wisconsin continues to see modest net domestic migration, with growth concentrated in the Madison and Milwaukee metropolitan areas.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically includes a statutory redemption period.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real estate condition report disclosing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 53529.
- Prairie Athletic Club4.514.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.212.9 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.412.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.912.8 mi
- Thrill Factory Entertainment4.512.8 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.712.7 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.414.9 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.813.3 mi
- Kohl Center4.713 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.613.3 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.813 mi
- Marcus Point Cinema4.512.7 mi
- Marcus Palace Cinema4.512.6 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.810.8 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.712.8 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.813 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.812.9 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.613.2 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.712.8 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.810.8 mi
- Warner Park4.610.3 mi
- James Madison Park4.612.6 mi
- Tenney Park4.712.4 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.98.6 mi
- Indian Lake County Park4.86.9 mi
- Wingra Boats4.913.4 mi
- SkipperBud's47.8 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.88 mi
- PinSocial Deforest47 mi
- Pleasant View Golf Course4.610.8 mi
- Maple Bluff Country Club4.711 mi
- Bridges Golf Course412 mi
- The Glen Golf Park4.512.9 mi
- West Towne Mall412.7 mi
- East Towne Mall3.812.8 mi
- Hilldale Shopping Center4.411.9 mi
- Global Market and Food Hall4.612.8 mi
- Fleet Farm4.48.2 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.510.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Extensive network of regional trails for hiking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.