The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53569 sells for about $395,446, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $922 a month.
ZIP 53569 — Montfort
The Mount Horeb housing market remains stable with high demand for single-family homes, supported by strong local income levels and proximity to Madison. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the low inventory and limited price-cutting activity suggest a resilient market. Buyers continue to face competition, though the pace of sales has moderated compared to the peak of the previous cycle.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals who work in Madison but prefer a small-town atmosphere with high-quality schools and outdoor access.
Median prices moved down 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 10.1% — 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 5.8%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53569, 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.
Mount Horeb generally reports low crime rates consistent with small-town Wisconsin, remaining significantly safer than the regional urban averages found in nearby Madison.
The Mount Horeb Area School District is highly regarded, consistently maintaining strong academic performance ratings and serving as a primary draw for local families.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, primarily severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks managed by municipal drainage infrastructure.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Madison employment hub and a steady influx of professionals seeking suburban quality of life, supported by local commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by the village, Dane County, and the Mount Horeb Area School District; the effective rate reflects the combined mill rate applied to assessed property values.
Residents primarily commute via US-18/151, providing a direct 20-25 minute drive into the Madison metropolitan employment core.
The area features extensive access to the Military Ridge State Trail, multiple community parks, and proximity to Blue Mounds State Park for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from professionals and families, with limited new multi-family inventory currently entering the market.
The economy is anchored by the Madison metropolitan area, with significant employment in education, healthcare, and government, alongside local retail and service sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-18/151 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on controlled residential growth and the revitalization of the village center to accommodate the growing population.
Parcels are subject to the Mount Horeb Area School District and Madison Area Technical College district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
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.
A 40-mile trail popular for biking and hiking connecting to Madison.
Nearby state park offering camping, swimming, and scenic vistas.
Central community park hosting local events and festivals.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.