$1,550,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,127 Sqft

5601 Lake Mendota Drive, Madison, WI 53705

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 1.5 Story
Time on Market: 27 days
Price per Sqft: $496
Garage: 4 Car
Total Taxes: $15,774
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

Showings begin Friday, July 17th. Rare property in Madison with extensive remodeling. Stone front Cape Cod on 2 city lots (.59 acres). Incredible location across street from Lake Mendota and biking distance to UW campus. Four bedrooms, large 1st floor office (2014). Three full baths remodeled in last 5 years plus main floor half-bath, 3-season sunroom (2020), hot tub room (2026), LL rec room and art studio. New detached 2.5 car garage with stairs to 2nd floor storage and new driveway (2024). Attached 2 car garage partially finished for guest suite (2026). Detached building for workshop/home office/art studio/playhouse (2025). Large kitchen with walk-in pantry and computer station (2014), 2 fireplaces, new roof (2025), new furnace (2024). Sprawling perennial gardens and partially fenced backyard. Short walk to Spring Harbor beach and middle school. Everything you could want and more!

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement:
  • Full, Exposed, Full Size Windows, Finished, Sump Pump, Poured Concrete
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Bath Descriptions: Whirlpool,At least 1 Tub,Master Bedroom Bath: Full,Master Bedroom Bath,Master Bedroom Bath: Walk-In Shower,Master Bedroom Bath: Tub/No Shower
Heating/Cooling:
  • Forced Air, Central Air
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Walk-in closet(s), Great Room, Cathedral/vaulted ceiling, Seller Leased: Water Softener, Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 3,127
  • Lot Sqft Source: Owner
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 3001-3500

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 24x12
Bedroom 2 15x10
Bedroom 3 10x10
Bedroom 4 19x13
Den/Office 14x14
Dining Room 16x10
Family Room 24x13
Kitchen 20x13
Living Room 20x14

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Source: Assessor/Public Record
Exterior:
  • Vinyl, Stone
Exterior Features:
  • Patio, Fenced Yard
Garage:
  • Details: Attached, Detached, Opener Included, 4 Car, Additional Garage(s)
  • Spaces: 4.0
Outbuildings:
  • Storage building
Style:
  • Cape Cod
Subdivision:
  • Mendota Beach
Water:
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 53705
Street:
  • Name: Lake Mendota Drive
  • Suffix: DRIVE
Tax Year:
  • 2025
Zoning:
  • RES

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • University Ave to N on Capital Ave to Corner of Lake Mendota Dr

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Schools and Neighborhood

Elementary School:
  • Crestwood
Middle School:
  • Jefferson
High School:
  • Memorial
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
$1,550,000
$577,700
$659,321
Median Price
—
$489,900
$539,900
Price / Sq Ft
$496
$300
$1,380
Days on Market
27 days
40 days
59 days
Total Listings
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352
1,254

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 27 days
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-07-14 13:24:53
  • MLS Number: 2027725
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_SCW
  • Listing Office: Madcityhomes.Com
  • Listing Agent: Stuart Meland

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