Listed by Brandon Buell • Realty Executives Cooper Spransy. Bought with Stark Company, REALTORS.
Off Market Jun 2021 for $248K
$320,312
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,914/mo
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,080
sq ft
617 Rethke Ave, Madison, WI 53714
About this home
Public Remarks: Showings begin Sat 5/8.. .This cape code home is chock full of character and ready for you! Move right in and enjoy a spacious living area flooded with natural light coming from vinyl windows, including a gorgeous bay! Two main level bedrooms offer ample storage and are steps from an updated, full bathroom. The large kitchen provides plenty of counter space and accommodates an eat-in area. Don't forget the upstairs primary bedroom with beautiful exposed beams, newer flooring, and room for a lounge area! All this on a lush corner lot, with two decks and plenty of room for entertaining. Convenient location, with easy access to interstate or downtown, makes this home the full package! Roof-19, newer siding, sump pump, and more! Check out the virtual tour!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brandon Buell• Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
3 bedroom home sits on a nice sized corner lot with attached front and backyard decks for relaxing summer nights. Some of the original features boosting this home's charm are hardwood floors and arched doorways. You'll find home offers many updated items such as Roof '19, upstairs flooring, paint, newer drain tile, windows, siding, etc. Eat in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet storage. Great lighting from the many windows, including a living room bay window for your pets to soak up the sun in. Thanks for looking!
Public Records
Mar 12, 2014
Sold
$105,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 2013
Sold
$78,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2002
Sold
$134,900
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,829 (+13.0%)
$61,000 + $206,800
$267,800
2024
$3,390
$61,000 + $206,800
$267,800
2023
$3,393 (+3.9%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2022
$3,264 (+5.0%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2021
$3,110 (+5.6%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2020
$2,944 (+0.3%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2019
$2,936 (+6.1%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2018
$2,768 (−6.2%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2017
$2,952 (−1.8%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2016
$3,007 (−9.1%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2014
$3,310 (+3.0%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2013
$3,212
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
Tax history for 617 Rethke Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,829 (+13.0%)
$61,000 + $206,800
$267,800
2024
$3,390
$61,000 + $206,800
$267,800
2023
$3,393 (+3.9%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2022
$3,264 (+5.0%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2021
$3,110 (+5.6%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2020
$2,944 (+0.3%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2019
$2,936 (+6.1%)
$34,000 + $133,700
$167,700
2018
$2,768 (−6.2%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2017
$2,952 (−1.8%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2016
$3,007 (−9.1%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2014
$3,310 (+3.0%)
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
2013
$3,212
$34,000 + $116,000
$150,000
*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
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Lot size
5,401 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Other
County
Dane County
APN
071005120150
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
SFR-08
Single-Family Residential, Small Lots District
The SFR-08 Single-Family Residential 08 district is designed to: Provide for single-family residential principal uses, compatible home occupations, and residential accessory buildings, appropriate to a compact neighborhood setting, on relatively small parcels. The SFR-08 district accommodates uses which are compatible with residential uses, are typically found in a suburban or residential neighborhood and may or may not be on public sewer.; 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:
Agriculture
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24 x 13
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): At Least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
Wood or Simulation Wood Floors, Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet