Listed by Paula Dollard • Bunbury & Assoc, REALTORS. Bought with Keller Williams Realty.
Sold on Jun 2026
$499,000
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,481
sq ft
6059 Portage Rd, Deforest, WI 53532
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About this home
Public Remarks: Discover the perfect blend of country living and city convenience just 8 miles from downtown Madison! Nestled on 1 1/2 acres, this delightful 3-bdrm farmhouse boasts over 100 years of character combined with modern updates. Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you, with a majestic mature burr oak offering shade and established perennial gardens that flourish in every season. The fully fenced vegetable garden & 8 cedar raised beds, lovingly maintained for over 36 years, promise a bountiful harvest of homegrown fruits & vegetables. The heart of the home features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere perfect for gatherings. Outside, multiple outbuildings, including a classic gabled barn & an 18-foot above-ground pool, provide ample space for hobbies & relaxation. Located within walking distance of Token Creek County Park, this property offers endless outdoor activities just minutes from the vibrant east side of Madison.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
1.49 acresLot Size
$337Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Paula Dollard• Bunbury & Assoc, REALTORS
Bought with Living In Madison Real Estate Group• Keller Williams Realty
Est. $1,807 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 6059 Portage Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SCWMLS #2021916
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$499,000
$337/sq ft
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$499,000
$337/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Contingent
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May 8, 2026
Relisted
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May 1, 2026
Contingent
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Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$480,000
$324/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$480,000
$324/sq ft
Discover the perfect blend of country living and city convenience just 8 miles from downtown Madison! Nestled on 1 1/2 acres, this delightful 3-bdrm farmhouse boasts over 100 years of character combined with modern updates. Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you, with a majestic mature burr oak offering shade and established perennial gardens that flourish in every season. The fully fenced vegetable garden & 8 cedar raised beds, lovingly maintained for over 36 years, promise a bountiful harvest of homegrown fruits & vegetables. The heart of the home features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere perfect for gatherings. Outside, multiple outbuildings, including a classic gabled barn & an 18-foot above-ground pool, provide ample space for hobbies & relaxation. Located within walking distance of Token Creek County Park, this property offers endless outdoor activities just minutes from the vibrant east side of Madison.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,252 (+2.1%)
$111,100 + $196,600
$307,700
2023
$4,163 (+6.0%)
$111,100 + $196,600
$307,700
2022
$3,928 (+6.0%)
$111,100 + $196,600
$307,700
2021
$3,705 (−1.7%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2020
$3,767 (+3.4%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2019
$3,643 (+5.8%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2018
$3,444 (+3.6%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2017
$3,325 (−1.5%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2016
$3,376 (+0.5%)
$111,100 + $103,400
$214,500
2014
$3,359 (−1.3%)
$112,000 + $103,400
$215,400
2013
$3,403
$112,000 + $103,400
$215,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Other
County
Dane County
APN
081010220010
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
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): 2
Garage: 2 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 11
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 8 x 15
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): At Least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
SaleType: Arms Length
Inclusions: Refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, dehumidifier in basement, coat rack on back porch, shelving & cabinets in outbuildings, work bench in shop building, most lumber in out buildings
Exclusions: Wood lintel above back porch door, bell at back entrance
Around this home
1/100 Car-Dependent20/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
De Forest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
De Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Deforest, WI • 53532
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$470,000 – $569,000
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