OFF MARKET

Listed by Mark Nortman • Bender & Associates Realty. Bought with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.

Off Market Jan 2014 for $250K

$739,991

•

2,042

sq ft

4250 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528

About this home

Public Remarks: Contemporary 3 bedroom tucked in the wooded hills of western Dane county. This open concept floor plan features freshly painted walls, new flooring, parquet wood floors, 2 fireplaces, custom solid oak doors w/ hand blown glass inlay, 2+ car garage with indoor dog kennel. 2 large decks, & attached greenhouse provide a perfect year round garden sanctuary. Energy saving passive solar design and over 5 acres of land in this much desired rural area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

5.4 acresLot Size

$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mark Nortman • Bender & Associates Realty

Bought with Pam Widen • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

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Redfin Estimate

$739,991

$490K since sold in January 2014$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 12.2% higher than the average sale price ($660K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$586,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,106 sq ft
3767 Caribou Rd, Verona, WI 53593
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$830,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,571 sq ft
4800 Westman Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$615,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,986 sq ft
4930 Hickory Trl, Middleton, WI 53562
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$565,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,126 sq ft
1028 Tilda Trl, Cross Plains, WI 53528
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$661,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,039 sq ft
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SOLD APR 10, 2026
$700,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,552 sq ft
9401 Kahl Rd, Black Earth, WI 53515

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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

$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 4250 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.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,716 (+13.6%)

$256,300 + $354,500

$610,800

2024

$6,793 (+11.2%)

$256,300 + $354,500

$610,800

2023

$6,110 (+48.4%)

$115,000 + $227,400

$342,400

2022

$4,117 (−10.4%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2021

$4,594 (+0.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2020

$4,580 (+11.1%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2019

$4,123 (+4.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2018

$3,954 (−2.1%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2017

$4,038

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2016

$4,039 (−6.4%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2014

$4,317 (+0.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2013

$4,302

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

Tax history for 4250 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,716 (+13.6%)

$256,300 + $354,500

$610,800

2024

$6,793 (+11.2%)

$256,300 + $354,500

$610,800

2023

$6,110 (+48.4%)

$115,000 + $227,400

$342,400

2022

$4,117 (−10.4%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2021

$4,594 (+0.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2020

$4,580 (+11.1%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2019

$4,123 (+4.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2018

$3,954 (−2.1%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2017

$4,038

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2016

$4,039 (−6.4%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2014

$4,317 (+0.3%)

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

2013

$4,302

$115,000 + $134,500

$249,500

*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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Dane County

APN

070716286500

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.

RR-1

Rural Residential 1 to 2 Acres District

The RR-1 Rural Residential 1 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 relatively small parcels. The RR-1 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): 2
Garage: 2 Car, Attached, Opener Included

Interior

Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 14
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: None

Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): Whirlpool, At Least 1 Tub, Master Bedroom Bath (Full), Master Bedroom Bath
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2

Interior Features
Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet

Room Information
Full, Finished
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Other Room 1 Level: Main
Other Room 1 Name: Other
Other Room 2 Name: Other
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 19 x 12
Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Dining Room Level: Main

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

Exterior

Building Information
Estimated Sq. Ft. Range: 2001-2500

Exterior
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior: Wood

Property Information
Single-Family

Land Information
Acreage: Over 5 to 10 Acres, >= 1, >= 1/2, >= 5

Lot Information
Outbuildings: Storage Building
Lot Acreage: 5.4
Lot Description: Wooded
Zoning: a-1 ex

Subdivision
Subdivision: .

Financial

Tax Information
Total Taxes: $4,226
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Well, Private Septic System
Heating/Cooling: Radiant
Lp Gas, Solar, Other (See Remarks)

Location

Neighborhood Information
Municipality: CROSS PLAINS
Municipality Type: Town

School Information
School District: Middleton-Cross Plains
Elementary School: Park
Middle School: Glacier Creek
High School: Middleton

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Dane County
APN: 070716286500

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Inclusions: All window coverings

Around this home

Schools

Park Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Glacier Creek Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

Middleton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi

9/10

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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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Historical weather

Cross Plains, WI • 53528

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

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Aug

Sep

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.9 hrs

3.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$703,000 – $851,000

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Home values near 4250 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4334 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6030 Sq. Ft.	$1,704,601
4209 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3285 Sq. Ft.	$942,546

Address	Redfin Estimate
4166 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4326 Sq. Ft.	$1,035,626
4197 Barlow Rd, Cross Plains, WI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,557

Address	Redfin Estimate
4211 Observatory Rd, Cross Plains, WI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4584 Sq. Ft.	$1,082,558

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