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$979,000

266 Kensington Dr Madison, WI 53704

4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,575 sqft
0.3 acres
$380 / sqft
House

Property details

About 266 Kensington Dr

Gorgeous and updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Maple Bluff! This spacious two-story home is flooded with light. It features a beautiful and open kitchen that flows out onto a paver patio with built-in grill and private backyard. There is a formal dining, living room and den/office on the main floor. Upstairs, the owner's suite features a private bath with double sinks and tiled shower. The three other bedrooms share a second full bath with tub. In the lower level there's a rec room, wet bar with oven and drawer fridge, and a third full bath. There's a neighborhood park just around the corner. Maple Bluff taxes include limited country club access. This charming home is bright, open and airy!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,575 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built1939
Parking1 Car,Detached
MLS #2004585
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors, Water Softener, High Speed Internet
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: 1 Car,Detached
  • Exterior: Patio
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $979,000
  • Price/SqFt: $380
  • Annual Tax Amount: $13,053
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: North Sherman Ave to Lakewood Blvd to Kensington Dr
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,575 SqFt
  • Municipality: Maple Bluff
  • Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2004585
  • MLS Name: WIREX_SCW
  • Office Name: Madcityhomes.Com
  • Office Email: caleb@madcityhomes.com
  • Listing Agent: Caleb Payne

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 07, 2019
Home Sold
$550,000
Aug 04, 2015
Home Sold
$485,000
May 03, 2006
Home Sold
$311,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$596,200$13,053
2022$596,200$11,636
2021$596,200$11,868
2020$459,000$11,757
2019$437,500$10,004
2018$437,500$9,244
2017$437,500$9,080

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Emerson Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

2421 E Johnson St

7

Marquette Elementary School

Public District 3-5

1.7 mi

1501 Jenifer St

4

Lowell Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.7 mi

401 Maple Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $161,667. The most common annual income of people living in Madison, WI is $200k+. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

12%
<35k
19%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
39%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

25%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
45%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

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About 266 Kensington Dr

The listing price of 266 Kensington Dr property is $979,000.

The property 266 Kensington Dr is a house located in Madison, Wisconsin, 53704.

Active Listing: 266 Kensington Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 266 Kensington Dr are: Emerson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Marquette Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sherman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), O'Keeffe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shabazz-City High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Isthmus Montessori Academy Public (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $13,053 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 7, 2019 for $550,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 266 Kensington Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 266 Kensington Dr is 2,575 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 266 Kensington Dr is 1939.

This home is located at 266 Kensington Dr in Madison, WI and zip code 53704. This 2,575 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $979,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Madison, WI there were more than 134 sold above asking price, over 72 sold below and more than 49 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Madison, WI between May and June 2025 increased by 8.1%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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