#1996307, Cheng Real Estate Group, Listing office: Real Broker LLC
$769,900 List price
126 S Hancock St Madison, WI 53703
3 beds
2 full
1,968 sqft
0.10 acres
$391 / sqft
House
Property details
About 126 S Hancock St
Move right into this beautifully restored, landmark home on Capitol Square! Known as the Festner House, built in 1862, all of the major renovations have been taken care of. Newer Marvin Windows, newer insulation, original hardwood floors refinished, 2nd full bath added on the main level and a large remodeled kitchen with ample storage and space to entertain. Exterior features a large front porch with original wrought iron features. 6 Parking Spaces to use personallyor lease to nearby businesses. Own your own piece of Madison History. The simple architecture, clean lines and historic preservation are a sight to behold. Just blocks to all that Downtown Madison has to offer. Live, work and play in the heart of the city!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,968 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1862
MLS #1998871
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors, Water Softener, Cable/Satellite Available
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $769,900
- Price/SqFt: $391
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,086
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: E Washington to S on Hancock
- Year Built: 1862
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,968 SqFt
- Municipality: Madison
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 1998871
- MLS Name: WIREX_SCW
- Office Name: Lauer Realty Group, Inc.
- Office Phone: (608) 467-3220
- Listing Agent: Mark Gladue
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2004 | Home Sold | $309,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $544,100 | $10,086 |
| 2022 | $513,300 | $9,945 |
| 2021 | $466,600 | $10,098 |
| 2020 | $453,000 | $10,098 |
| 2019 | $453,000 | $9,920 |
| 2018 | $419,500 | $9,181 |
| 2017 | $419,500 | $9,569 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Marquette Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.3 mi
•1501 Jenifer St
8
Randall Elementary School
Public District 3-5
2.0 mi
•1802 Regent St
6
Winnequah School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•800 Greenway Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,386. Most Madison, WI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
51%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
59%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Yoga/pilates
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Audi
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 126 S Hancock St
The listing price of 126 S Hancock St property is $769,900.
The property 126 S Hancock St is a house located in Madison, Wisconsin, 53703.
Active Listing: 126 S Hancock St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 126 S Hancock St are: Marquette Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Randall Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winnequah School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), O'Keeffe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), James Wright Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Badger Rock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Innovative & Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Capital High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $10,086 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 5, 2004 for $309,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 126 S Hancock St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 126 S Hancock St is 1,968 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 126 S Hancock St is 1862.
This home is located at 126 S Hancock St in Madison, WI and zip code 53703 in the Capitol neighborhood. This 1,968 square foot home, which was built in 1862, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $769,900.
While more than 134 listings in Madison, WI in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 49 listings sold at asking price, and more than 72 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Madison, WI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.1%.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.