OFF MARKET

Listed by Tommy Van Ess • First Weber Inc (HomeInfo@firstweber.com). Bought with First Weber Inc.

Off Market Apr 2023 for $485K

$527,174

•

1,632

sq ft

3824 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528

About this home

Public Remarks: Hobby farm/farmette just 5 miles from Madison?s far west side. This 4.9 acre property in Pine Bluff/Town of Cross Plains features a barn, silo, wood shed and a detached 3 car heated garage with shop. House with large kitchen, main level laundry and 3 bedrooms. Large deck and paver patio overlook the countryside. Newer roof and furnace. Mature trees and tons of wildlife. This diamond in the rough is ready for a new owner.

Single-familyProperty Type

4.93 acresLot Size

$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tommy Van Ess • First Weber Inc

Listed by Laura Callahan • First Weber Inc

Contact: HomeInfo@firstweber.com

Bought with Sean Sweeney • First Weber Inc

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•Source:SCWMLS #1949577

Redfin Estimate

$527,174

$42K since sold in April 2023$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($514K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$725,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,895 sq ft
3891 Birch Trl, Cross Plains, WI 53528
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$565,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,126 sq ft
1028 Tilda Trl, Cross Plains, WI 53528
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$385,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
2041 Julius St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$436,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
2214 Eulalia St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$586,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,106 sq ft
3767 Caribou Rd, Verona, WI 53593
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$385,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
2507 Woodside Dr, Cross Plains, WI 53528

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Market trends in 53528, WI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$504K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$664,900
3 beds2 baths1,860 sq ft
1419 Ridgetrail Dr, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Brandon Buell • Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
$575,000
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
2606/2608 Baer St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Trent Estabrook • Pinnacle Real Estate Group LLC
OPEN SEP 13, 2PM TO 4PM
$365,000
2 beds1 bath1,048 sq ft
5615 County Road P, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Michele Williams • Restaino & Associates
$210,000
2 beds1 bath915 sq ft
2313 Brewery Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Sale history for 3824 Observatory Rd

This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

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Style

Single Family Residential

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Dane County

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Last updated by owner on Feb 22, 2017.

RR-4

Rural Residential 4 to 8 District

The RR-4 Rural Residential 4 district is designed to: Provide for single-family residential principal uses and a variety of accessory or ancillary uses, including small-scale farming, appropriate to a rural setting, on moderatelysized parcels. The RR-4 district accommodates uses which are compatible with both residential and farming practices, are typically found in a rural location and do not require urban services.; Such uses typically generate traffic, noise or other impacts similar to those produced by a single-family residence.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Transportation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces (Total): 3
Garage: 3 Car, Detached, Heated

Interior

Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 12
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper

Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): Shower on Lower, At Least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1

Interior Features
Water Softener

Room Information
Full, Sump Pump
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 11 x 7
Other Room 1 Level: Main
Other Room 1 Name: Mud Room
Living Room Dimensions: 22 x 13
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 14

Equipment
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Type: 1.5 Story
Estimated Sq. Ft. Range: 1501-1750

Exterior
Exterior Features: Deck
Exterior: Vinyl

Property Information
Single-Family
Information Source Year Built: Owner

Lot Information
Outbuildings: Storage Building
Lot Acreage: 4.93
Lot Description: Wooded, Horse Allowed
Zoning: RR-4

Financial

Tax Information
Total Taxes: $3,016
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Well, Private Septic System
Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Central Air
Lp Gas, Wood

Location

Neighborhood Information
Municipality: CROSS PLAINS
Municipality Type: Town

School Information
School District: Mount Horeb
Elementary School: Call School District
Middle School: Mount Horeb
High School: Mount Horeb

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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Dane County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 22, 2017

Other

Listing Information
SaleType: Arms Length
Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Window Coverings, Garage Door Openers.
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property.

Around this home

Schools

Mount Horeb Intermediate School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi

8/10

Mount Horeb Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

7/10

Mount Horeb High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

8/10

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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 99° 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, 1 days in 30 years

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Cross Plains, WI • 53528

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Estimated sale price

$501,000 – $607,000

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Home values near 3824 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3883 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3322 Sq. Ft.	$794,977
8672 West Mineral Point Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$679,042

Address	Redfin Estimate
4041 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6345 Sq. Ft.	—
8654 West Mineral Point Rd, Cross Plains, WI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$495,822

Address	Redfin Estimate
8692 West Mineral Point Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2010 Sq. Ft.	$554,091
8752 West Mineral Point Rd, Cross Plains, WI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$667,334

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