The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53556 sells for about $460,000, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% 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 $859 a month.
ZIP 53556 — Lone Rock
The Madison housing market remains robust, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand from professionals and students, coupled with limited supply, continues to drive a seller-leaning environment. Market conditions are expected to remain competitive through the remainder of the year.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools, professionals commuting to the Madison employment core, and investors looking for stable, high-demand rental properties.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.8 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 1.8% · poverty 10.0% — 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 5.8%/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 53556, 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 area remain generally low compared to the broader Madison metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends in recent years.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Madison Metropolitan School District, known for strong academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near local waterways.
The area benefits from proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a robust healthcare and technology sector, driving consistent demand for housing and infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels based on fair market value, with rates reflecting local school district levies and municipal service requirements.
Residents typically enjoy a 15-25 minute commute to downtown Madison via major highway corridors, with limited but functional public transit options available.
The ZIP features extensive access to the Madison lakes system, numerous community parks, and proximity to the regional trail network, alongside local shopping and dining hubs.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent rent growth, driven by high demand from students and young professionals.
The economy is anchored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, state government, and a growing healthcare and technology sector.
The area is well-connected by major highways and benefits from the Madison Metro Transit bus network.
Ongoing development focuses on increasing housing density along major transit corridors to accommodate population growth.
The Dane County Assessor's office conducts annual assessments to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Madison Metropolitan School District taxes and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is standard due to regional weather patterns.
Wisconsin continues to see modest net domestic migration, with the Madison area serving as a primary growth engine.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- American Players Theatre4.912.1 mi
- Wisconsin Riverside Resort, Inc.4.49.5 mi
- Pleasant Ridge Bar & Grill4.715 mi
- Trader's Bar and Grill Island Campground4.512.1 mi
- The Phoenix Center4.410.2 mi
- The House on the Rock4.610.7 mi
- Taliesin4.810.8 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.711.1 mi
- Tower Hill State Park4.411.5 mi
- Peck's Landing4.710.9 mi
- Taliesin4.810.8 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.711.1 mi
- Hyde's Mill4.717.4 mi
- White Mound County Park4.711.3 mi
- Tower Hill State Park4.411.5 mi
- Spring Green Preserve4.79.6 mi
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway4.75.5 mi
- Krouskop Park4.510.7 mi
- The House on the Rock Resort4.112 mi
- Quail Run Golf Links4.410.6 mi
- Oakwood Fruit Farm4.85.1 mi
- Peck's Farm Market East4.412.9 mi
- Peck's Farm Market4.15.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major recreational lake offering boating, fishing, and swimming.
Hub for technology and biotech companies.
Premier outdoor shopping and dining destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.