$699,900

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,968 Sqft

126 S Hancock Street, Madison, WI 53703

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 2 Story
Time on Market: 28 days
Price per Sqft: $356
Lot Size: 33X132
Garage: Y
Total Taxes: $11,968
Est. Age: 21+ Years
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Description

Welcome to the Festner House! Gorgeous Italianate in the First Settlement District built in 1862 and listed on the Madison Historic Registry. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully restored. From the dentil moldings and newer Marvin windows on the exterior, to the original flooring throughout the main floor. Large chef's kitchen complete with hickory flooring, stainless appliances as well as ample storage and space to entertain. Formal dining area with a parlor room off to the side featuring a full remodeled bath. Upstairs you will find a blend of original and hickory hardwoods, fully remodeled bath as well as a spacious primary bedroom. While away on your front porch and watch the neighborhood go by with views of Lake Monona. Delight in the parking area that includes 6 Parking Spaces in the back. Perfect for personal use and rent out to neighborhood businesses. All mechanicals, roof, chimneys and insulation replaced within the last few years.

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Basement:
  • Full
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bath Descriptions: At least 1 Tub,No Master Bedroom Bath
Heating/Cooling:
  • Forced Air, Central Air
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Water Softener, Cable/Satellite Available
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 1,968
  • Lot Sqft Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 1751-2000

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 17x14
Bedroom 2 15x12
Bedroom 3 12x11
Den/Office 12x10
Dining Room 16x12
Kitchen 15x12
Living Room 17x15

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Source: Assessor/Public Record
Exterior:
  • Brick, Stone
Garage:
  • Details: None
Lot:
  • Size: 33X132
Style:
  • Other
Subdivision:
  • n/a
Water:
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 53703
Street:
  • Direction Prefix: S
  • Name: Hancock Street
  • Suffix: STREET
Tax Year:
  • 2025
Zoning:
  • DRIHIS

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • E Washington to S on Hancock

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Schools and Neighborhood

Elementary School:
  • Lapham/Marquette
Middle School:
  • Okeeffe
High School:
  • East
School District:
  • Madison
Postal City:
  • Madison
Municipality:
  • Name: MADISON
  • Type: City
County:
  • DANE

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 8/6/2026

This Property
Madison Single Family Home Avg
Dane County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$699,900
$581,696
$664,987
Median Price
—
$489,950
$544,950
Price / Sq Ft
$356
$301
$1,398
Days on Market
28 days
41 days
60 days
Total Listings
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338
1,234

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 28 days
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-07-14 13:09:25
  • MLS Number: 2027185
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_SCW
  • Listing Office: Lauer Realty Group, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Mark Gladue

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