The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53583 sells for about $444,000, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,133 a month.
ZIP 53583 — Sauk City
The housing market in 53583 remains resilient, characterized by steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's growth as a suburban hub for the Madison metro, though rising interest rates and affordability constraints are tempering the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with modern amenities while maintaining relatively easy access to the employment and cultural hubs of Madison.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.5 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 2.0% · poverty 6.0% — 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 7.3%/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 53583, Wisconsin
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Sun Prairie Area School District, which is generally regarded as a growing district with modern facilities and consistent academic performance.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near waterways.
Sun Prairie serves as a major residential and commercial growth hub for the Madison metropolitan area, benefiting from proximity to major employers in the state capital and ongoing mixed-use development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by school district levies and local special service districts common in Wisconsin.
Residents primarily commute to Madison via US-151, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features extensive park systems, including Sheehan Park and various community trails, alongside proximity to local golf courses and the shopping corridors along Main Street.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the Madison metro area's employment base, with moderate vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The economy is anchored by the broader Madison metropolitan area, with significant employment in education, government, healthcare, and technology sectors.
The area is primarily served by the US-151 highway corridor, providing direct access to Madison and surrounding Dane County communities.
Continued residential subdivision development and commercial expansion along the Highway 151 corridor remain the primary focus of local planning efforts.
Parcels are subject to Sun Prairie Area School District levies and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS profiles for ZCTA 53583.
- Cave of the Mounds4.715.2 mi
- Tyrol Basin4.513.7 mi
- American Players Theatre4.910.6 mi
- Bob Suter's LEGACY20 Arena Middleton4.418.9 mi
- Vintage Brewing Co. Sauk Prairie4.68 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.88.9 mi
- Taliesin4.812 mi
- Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park4.810.3 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.711.4 mi
- Natural Bridge State Park4.48.3 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.88.9 mi
- Taliesin4.812 mi
- Circus World4.617.5 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.711.4 mi
- Mid-Continent Railway Museum4.715.8 mi
- Indian Lake County Park4.812.8 mi
- Natural Bridge State Park4.48.3 mi
- Tower Hill State Park4.410.8 mi
- Ferry Bluff State Natural Area4.82.5 mi
- Sauk City Riverfront Park4.88.3 mi
- The House on the Rock Resort4.111.2 mi
- Lake Wisconsin Country Club4.39.4 mi
- Peck's Farm Market East4.48.5 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.527.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large community park featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
A local public course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.