5601 Lake Mendota Drive

Madison, WI
$ 1,550,000 Beds 4 Baths 3.5 Sq 3,127
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Showings begin Friday, July 17th. Rare property in Madison with extensive remodeling. Stone front Cape Cod on 2 city lots (.59 acres). Incredible location across street from Lake Mendota and biking distance to UW campus. Four bedrooms, large 1st floor office (2014). Three full baths remodeled in last 5 years plus main floor half-bath, 3-season sunroom (2020), hot tub room (2026), LL rec room and art studio. New detached 2.5 car garage with stairs to 2nd floor storage and new driveway (2024). Attached 2 car garage partially finished for guest suite (2026). Detached building for workshop/home office/art studio/playhouse (2025). Large kitchen with walk-in pantry and computer station (2014), 2 fireplaces, new roof (2025), new furnace (2024). Sprawling perennial gardens and partially fenced backyard. Short walk to Spring Harbor beach and middle school. Everything you could want and more!

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 1,550,000
  • City
  • Madison
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • DANE
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • MADISON - C W03
  • Lot Size
  • 0.59 Acres
  • Zip
  • 53705
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,127
  • Year Built
  • 1938
  • Taxes
  • $ 15774
  • Style
  • Cape Cod
  • MLS#
  • 2027725
Listed By: Madcityhomes.Com; stuart@madcityhomes.com
Data Source: South Central Wisconsin MLS (SCWMLS)

Features

General

Fireplaces 2 fireplaces,Gas,Wood
Garage 4+ car,Additional Garage,Attached,Detached,Opener
Zoning RES
School District Madison
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Subdivision Mendota Beach
Style Cape Cod
County Dane
Class Single Family
Tax Year 2025
Fuel Natural gas
Status Active
Items Included refrigerator,range,dishwasher,trash compactor,2 washres,2 dryers,water softener,sump pump,hot tub
Year Built 1938
Directions University Ave to N on Capital Ave to Corner of Lake Mendota Dr
High School Memorial
City Madison
Elementary School Crestwood
Middle School Jefferson
DOM 77
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 495.68
County Qtr Section West Metro Madison

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Walk-in closet(s),Great room,Vaulted ceiling,Washer,Dryer,Water softener RENTED,Jetted bathtub,Cable available,At Least 1 tub,Internet - Cable
Basement Full,Full Size Windows/Exposed,Finished,Sump pump,Poured concrete foundatn
Family Room Dimensions 24x13
Kitchen Dimensions 20x13
Kitchen Features Dishwasher,Pantry,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor
Dining Room Dimensions 16x10
Beds 4
Total Baths 3.5
Heating/Cooling Central air,Forced air,Mini-Splits
Other Room 2 Dim 11x11
Other Room 2 Three-Season
Finished SqFt 3127
Bedroom 2 Dim 15x10
Bedroom 3 Dim 10x10
Bedroom 4 Dim 19x13
Other Room Dim 14x14
Laundry Level U
Other Room Den/Office
Bedroom 2 Level U
Bedroom 3 Level U
Bedroom 4 Level U
Dining Room Level M
Family Room Level L
Kitchen Level M
Other Room 2 Lvl M
Other Room Lvl M
SqFt Source Seller
Full Baths Upper 3

Exterior Features

Lot Description Corner
Improvements 472800
Exterior Stone,Vinyl
Exterior Amenities Patio,Fenced Yard,Storage building,Hot Tub
Driveway Paved
Water/Waste Municipal sewer,Municipal water

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Baraboo, WI office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Crestwood Elementary School
Middle School Jefferson Middle School
High School Memorial High School

Price History

7/9/2026 Listed $1,550,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 53705

Price
AVG $810K
$1.55M
Taxes
AVG $41,185
$15,774
Year Built
AVG 1957
1938
Visits
AVG 20
35
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5601 Lake Mendota Drive Madison, WI is a Single Family Home for sale at $1550000 with 3127 sqft and a lot size of 0.59 Acres Acre(s). 5601 Lake Mendota Drive Madison has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1938. The property's zip code is 53705 which is in Madison, WI

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