Listed by Acker Farber Real Estate Team • RE/MAX Preferred (sold@ackerfarberteam.com). Bought with Real Broker LLC.
Off Market Sep 2025 for $1.8M
$1,640,768
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
4,920
sq ft
4040 Vilas Hope Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
About this home
Public Remarks: Excellent Cottage Grove location just past golf course w/ easy access to Milwaukee & Chicago! STUNNING 4920 sqft 5 bdrm estate on 37+ acres w/ elite 42'x72' Cleary building w/ elec, concrete flr & horse paddocks! This upscale building can be used for multiple purposes- even classic car storage-it's immaculate! 4 fenced pastures- horse pasture has an automatic water dispenser! Seller raised beef cattle here! 8x10 chicken coop & fenced goat pen. Door Creek flows through the property-perfect for the hunter! The enchanting home features a granite kitchen, gorgeous dining & Great rm w/ a wall of windows! Master has 2 way fireplace, private sitting rm, & Luxurious bath! Entertain in the spectacular walkout LL 38x20 fmly rm w/ wet bar & new LVP flrg! New roof, skylights. carpet & water heater 2025!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
37.55 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Acker Farber Real Estate Team• RE/MAX Preferred
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Dane County
APN
071118490013
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
RM-16
Rural Mixed-Use, 16-35 Acres District
The Rural Mixed-Use, 16-acre RM-16 district is designed to: Provide for a mix of agriculture, residential, utility, extractive, limited business and accessory uses consistent with and appropriate to a rural setting, on medium-to-large parcels.; The RM-16 district accommodates uses which may require larger setbacks, buffers, berms or other siting standards to minimize conflicts with neighboring production agriculture or residential use, are typically found in a rural location and do not require urban services.; Such uses may generate moderate truck traffic, noise, dust or odors.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Infrastructure
Transportation
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces (Total): 3
Garage: 3 Car, Attached, Detached, Heated, Opener Included, Basement Access, 4+ Cars, Garage Door Over 8 Feet
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17 x 15
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Dimension: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bedroom 5 Dimension: 12 x 12
Bedroom 5 Level: Lower
Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): Whirlpool, At Least 1 Tub, Master Bedroom Bath (Full), Master Bedroom Bath, Walk-In Shower in Master Bathroom, Tub/No Shower in Master Bathroom
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Interior Features
Wood or Simulation Wood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Great Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight(s), Water Softener, Wet Bar, Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet
Room Information
Full, Exposed, Full Size Windows, Walk Out/Outer Door, Finished, Sump Pump, 8'+ Ceiling, Poured Concrete
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 17 x 14
Other Room 1 Level: Main
Other Room 1 Name: Bedroom
Other Room 2 Name: Three-Season
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 18
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 24 x 14
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Length: 38 x 20
Dining Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Kitchen Island
Information Source Year Built: Assessor/Public Record
Property Features
Water Features: Stream
Lot Information
Outbuildings: Storage Building
Lot Acreage: 37.55
Lot Description: Wooded, Horse Allowed
Zoning: A-2
Subdivision
Subdivision: n/a
Financial
Assessment Information
Land Assessment Value: $147,100
Total Assessment: $857,200
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $15,657
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Well, Private Septic System
Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Central Air, Air Cleaner
Lp Gas
Location
Neighborhood Information
Municipality: COTTAGE GROVE
Municipality Type: Town
School Information
School District: Monona Grove
Elementary School: Cottage Grove
High School: Monona Grove
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Dane County
APN: 071118490013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
SaleType: Arms Length
Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener, All Window Coverings, Washer, Dryer, 1 Year UHP Ultimate Home Warranty, Living Rm TV, Fam Rm TV, LL Refrigerator, LL Microwave, All Sheds, All Fencing, Chicken Coop, Chickens, Goats, Zero Turn Mower 72" Bad Boy
Around this home
Schools
Granite Ridge School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Glacial Drumlin School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Monona Grove High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.89M
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