The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53570 sells for about $345,750, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $901 a month.
ZIP 53570 — Monticello
The housing market in ZIP 53570 shows steady growth with a median sales price of $345,750 and a 1.7% year-over-year increase. Low inventory and consistent demand from commuters are driving market conditions, keeping the days on market relatively low at 44 days. Overall, the market remains stable with balanced conditions for both buyers and sellers.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Madison employment hub.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% 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 5.1% · poverty 8.8% — 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 5.4%/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 5.6%/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 53570, 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 stable and are generally lower than the regional average for the Madison metropolitan area.
Schools serving the area are part of the local district and generally maintain high performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal severe weather, including wind and occasional heavy rainfall, with standard insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison employment core, with steady demand for residential development and infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal level based on property value, with rates determined by school district and county levies.
Residents typically face a 25-35 minute drive to the Madison employment core, with limited public transit options available.
The area features several local parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional lakes, providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady rent growth, driven by high demand from commuters and local workers.
The economy is anchored by the Madison metro area, with strong sectors in education, healthcare, and government services.
The area is served by major highway corridors connecting to Madison, with limited public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along major transit routes.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural hazards.
The state continues to see positive net domestic migration, particularly in the Madison metro region.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real estate condition report to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 53570.
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.
- Escapology Escape Rooms Verona4.919.1 mi
- Seven Acre Dairy Company4.514.6 mi
- Madison International Speedway, Inc4.718.9 mi
- Sugar River Raceway4.814.4 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Verona4.919.1 mi
- Knute's Bar & Grill4.519.2 mi
- New Glarus Woods State Park4.44.5 mi
- Crazy Horse Campground4.412.9 mi
- Magnolia Bluff Park4.812.7 mi
- Twining Park4.68.4 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.910.7 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.910.7 mi
- Kelch Aviation Museum514.8 mi
- Turner Hall of Monroe4.68.9 mi
- Swiss Historical Village Museum4.76.3 mi
- Art & Soul Tattoo And Gallery4.86.4 mi
- New Glarus Woods State Park4.44.5 mi
- Magnolia Bluff Park4.812.7 mi
- Twining Park4.68.4 mi
- Brooklyn Wildlife Area4.611.3 mi
- Recreation Park and Pool4.69.2 mi
- Edelweiss Chalet Country Club4.74.8 mi
- Monroe Golf Club4.79.4 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.38.8 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.29 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features playgrounds and sports fields.
Extensive network for hiking and biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.