5117 Lake Mendota Dr, Madison, WI
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,019 sqft Single Family listed at $1,400,000, built in 1974.
About this home
This stunning Mid-Century Modern residence is a professional's dream, perched on a hillside to deliver breathtaking, east-facing views of Lake Mendota. In the heart of Madison, moments from the UW campus, the hospital corridor, and the bike path, guaranteeing an effortless work-life balance. In this home, vintage style meets ultimate convenience. A meticulous, luxury-grade interior remodel in 2025 preserved the iconic MCM aesthetic while installing high-end finishes and elegant touches. This expansive 5-level, 3,000+ sq.ft home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and two full kitchens. A unique feature is the dedicated and private In-Law suite, fully equipped with its own kitchen and gas fireplace. This is the ultimate flexible space-perfect as a guest suite, rental, or a spacious work-from-home headquarters. Outdoor living is designed for seamless entertaining, offering a charming screen porch, a large deck, easy access to lake via the nearby Spring Harbor Park public boat launch.
What it's like to live here
AIListed by
Property details
- Price
- $1,400,000
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Interior
- 3,019 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $464
- Year built
- 1974
- Lot size
- 16,988 sqft
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 51
- Est. property tax
- $24,780/yr · $2,065/mo · 1.77% WI avg
- HOA
- $2/mo
- Last sold
- $825,000 · Dec 2024
Open Houses
- 📅 Sun, May 31 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Estimated monthly payment
Can I afford this?
See what fits your income
Price history
▼ 3.4%Most recent change on 2026-05-11: $1,450,000 → $1,400,000.
- May 11, 2026$1,400,000Price change
- May 1, 2026$1,450,000Price change
- Apr 1, 2026$1,500,000Initial list price
- Dec 9, 2024$825,000Sold
- Oct 7, 2024$848,000Initial list price
- Jun 29, 2024$895,000Price change
- Apr 25, 2024$910,000Initial list price
- Dec 1, 2022$750,000Sold
- Oct 3, 2022$729,000Initial list price
- Mar 25, 2019$455,000Sold
- Feb 15, 2019$450,000Initial list price
Location
This home is located in Madison, WI, in the Milwaukee / Lake Geneva area. Browse more Madison listings on the Madison market page or explore the full Madison market report.
About Madison: Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 census. The Madison metropolitan area has an estimated 708,000 residents. With a downtown centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, the city also encompasses Lake Wingra. Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. Madison is the county seat of Dane County. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 50°F with 216 dry days per year and 34 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Similar homes in Madison

$494,900
1505 Dayflower Dr
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,145 sqft

$389,500
1930 Shelley Ln
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft

$1,295,000
211 S Henry St Unit 603
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,694 sqft

$429,000
417 Cherry Hill Dr
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,886 sqft

$329,900
3236 Stonecreek Dr
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,464 sqft

$399,900
2229 Westbrook Ln
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft

$199,900
301 Harbour Town Dr Apt 230
1 bd · 1 ba · 815 sqft

$400,000
1604 S Golf Gln Unit D
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft
Browse 8+ nearby homes on the map
See 8 more Madison homes on the map
Open map →