The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53557 sells for about $340,000, or $185 per square foot.
Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $746 a month.
ZIP 53557 — Lowell
The Mazomanie housing market remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand, reflecting a seller-leaning environment. Prices have seen modest growth, supported by the area's appeal to commuters and those seeking rural amenities near Madison. Market activity is currently constrained by limited supply rather than a lack of buyer interest.
This ZIP is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle within a manageable commuting distance to Madison, while offering more affordable entry points than the city proper.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 5.8% — 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 5.2%/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 4.7%/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 53557, 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 Mazomanie area remain low, consistent with rural Dane County trends and significantly below the regional averages found in the Madison urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Wisconsin Heights School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings and serves a smaller, rural student population.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with specific flood-plain management enforced near the Wisconsin River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison employment hub, with local development focused on maintaining the village's historic character while supporting modest residential expansion.
Property taxes are levied by the Village of Mazomanie, Dane County, and the Wisconsin Heights School District, with rates determined by annual millage adjustments and state-level school funding formulas.
Commuters typically drive approximately 25-30 minutes via US-14 to reach the Madison employment core; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural setting.
The area is highly regarded for outdoor access, featuring the Wisconsin River, the Mazo Beach area, and extensive trail systems like the Great Sauk State Trail for hiking and biking.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals and small multi-family units, with low turnover rates.
The local economy is largely supported by small businesses, agriculture, and the service sector, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to Madison for professional and government employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 14 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
Development is strictly managed by village planning commissions to preserve the rural aesthetic, with limited large-scale commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The Dane County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system that is updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Wisconsin Heights School District levies and various local utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for flood-prone areas near the river may require separate policies.
Wisconsin has seen modest net domestic migration gains, with rural areas like Dane County attracting residents seeking lower density than the urban center.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention and providing specific redemption periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53557 profile.
- Waldvogel's Farm4.68.6 mi
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.618.4 mi
- River Bend RV Resort4.413.3 mi
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.618.4 mi
- The Club at Lac La Belle4.719.5 mi
- Milford Hills4.914.2 mi
- Old Hickory Golf Club4.47 mi
- Dodge County Fairgrounds4.46.9 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.59.7 mi
- Astico Park4.58.3 mi
- Tower Lanes4.39.1 mi
- Fireman's Park4.611.7 mi
- Tahoe Park4.37.9 mi
- Columbus Antique Mall4.610.9 mi
- Honey Acres Inc4.715.3 mi
- Octagon House Museum4.712 mi
- Watertown Turner Hall4.411.3 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.59.7 mi
- Riverside Park4.611 mi
- Astico Park4.58.3 mi
- Derge County Park4.511.3 mi
- Swan Park4.57.5 mi
- Old Hickory Golf Club4.47 mi
- Kestrel Ridge Golf Course4.411.6 mi
- Beaver Dam Country Club4.110.6 mi
- Horicon Hills Golf Club4.59.4 mi
- Watertown Country Club4.59 mi
- Waldvogel's Farm4.68.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.310.3 mi
- Fleet Farm4.39.4 mi
- Dodge County Fairgrounds4.46.9 mi
- Pick 'n Save411.4 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.530.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views.
A major regional paved trail connecting communities and offering extensive outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.