5801 Taft St

1,668 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
1,668
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is a super charming Cape Cod-style home on a wooded corner lot just 1/2 block from Lake Mendota. Enjoy your coffee or tasty beverage in a bright south-facing sun porch overlooking the fenced back yard with winter lake views. Located very close to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy in the top-rated Middleton School district. Less than 10 minutes to groceries, cafes, shopping and everything downtown Middleton has to offer. Hurry to see this gem of a house!This is a super charming Cape Cod-style home on a wooded corner lot just 1/2 block from Lake Mendota. Enjoy your coffee or tasty beverage in a bright south-facing sun porch overlooking the fenced back yard with winter lake views. Located very close to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy in the top-rated Middleton School district. Less than 10 minutes to groceries, cafes, shopping and everything downtown Middleton has to offer. Hurry to see this gem of a house!
  1. Listed by Bob Winding • First Weber, Inc • HomeInfo@firstweber.com

Property Details for 5801 Taft Street

Architecture
Cape Cod
Subdivision
Baskerville Park
Waterfront
Waterview-No frontage, Lake
Zoning
Res
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 09:48 AM

Property Details for 5801 Taft Street

StatusOffer - No Show
MLS #2018117
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,556 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / 1 1/2 story
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyDane County

Location

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Building Information for 5801 Taft Street

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 5801 Taft Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • C/T/V: City
  • County: Dane
  • County Qtr Section: West Metro Madison
  • Directions: Allen Blvd to right on Century Ave, to Right on Baskerville Ave, to Right on Taft St.
  • Location: MIDDLETON - C
  • Mailing City: Middleton
  • Municipality: Middleton
  • State: WI
  • Zip: 53562
Parking
  • Driveway: None
  • Garage: None
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 0
School Information
  • Elementary: Sauk Trail
  • High School: Middleton
  • Middle School: Kromrey
  • School District: Middleton-Cross Plains
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Net Taxes: $5,556.00
  • Parcel ID: 0709-063-5085-2
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Class: Single Family
  • Improvements: 218600
  • Land Assess: $87,300.00
  • Total Assess: $305,900.00
  • Total Assess Year: 2025
  • Type: 1 1/2 story
  • Year Built: 1935
Lot Information
  • Acres Source: Assessor
  • Estimated Total Acres: 0.14
  • Farm: No
  • Finished Above Grade SqFt: 1668
  • Finished Part/All Below Grd SF: 0
  • Finished SqFt: 1668
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Water/Waste: Municipal water, Municipal sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fireplace: Wood, 1 fireplace
Interior Features
  • Items Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener
  • Basement: Full, Poured concrete foundatn
  • Heating/Cooling: Forced air, Central air
  • Interior Features: Wood or sim. wood floor, Water softener inc
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • 1/2 Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • 1/2 Baths Main: 0
  • 1/2 Baths Total: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 1/2 Baths Lower: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.00
Bedrooms
  • Primary BedRoom Lvl: M
  • Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Bedroom 3 Level: U
  • Bedroom 4 Level: U
  • Bedroom 5 Level: U
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Above Grade Bedroom Count: 5
  • Primary Bed Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12x09
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 09x09
  • Primary Bed Bath: None
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14x12
  • Kitchen Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal
  • Kitchen Level: M
Laundry
  • Laundry Level: L
Living Room
  • Living/Great Dimensions: 13x23
  • Living/Great Room Level: M
Other Rooms
  • Other Room: Sun Room
  • Other Room Level: M
  • Other Room Dimensions: 23x10

Property History for 5801 Taft Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2026

Pending

SCWMLS #2018117

Mar 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2018117

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Pending

SCWMLS #2018117

03/11/2026

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2018117

$425,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5801 Taft Street

Taxable ValueLand$87,300Additions$218,600Total$305,900
Tax Record2025$5,556 ($463 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,229 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDANEAPN0709-063-5085-2

Schools near 5801 Taft Street

This home is within Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sauk Trail Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Kromrey Middle School
Public5 to 8

Middleton High School
Public9 to 12

Clark Street Community School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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