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Below you will find sales data for Waukesha, Jefferson and Dane Counties.
These sales are single family homes only. If you would like to see postings on Condos, land or any other county let us know.
Compare 2008 vs 2009 notice the Days On Market as well as the average sale price difference.
This is a good time to buy your first home or move up in size. If you are curious on the value of your home visit www.YourLocalHomeValue.com
View a list of all the homes that sold in Waukesha County April 2009 (may take a minute to load)
Average sale of price is down $43,621 from 2009. On average homes under $300,000 are still selling if they are priced
right and clean.
| Waukesha County Home Sales April 2009 193 Sales | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | CDOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
| Average | $285,563 | $273,108 | $258,600 | 160 | $-28,418 | -9.03% |
| Median | $249,900 | $239,800 | $230,000 | 121 | $-17,600 | -6.61% |
| Low | $2 | $57,135 | $20,612 | -43 | $-350,000 | -45.26% |
| High | $1,900,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,250,000 | 715 | $50,800 | 9.44% |
| Number of listings | 193 w/Orig. Pr. | 193 | 193 sold | 193 | 99 changed price |
| Waukesha County Home Sales April 2008 253 Sales | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | CDOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
| Average | $334,971 | $314,469 | $302,221 | 161 | $-16,267 | -5.09% |
| Median | $269,900 | $259,900 | $247,000 | 149 | $-12,000 | -4.76% |
| Low | $59,900 | $54,965 | $56,000 | 1 | $-200,000 | -25.22% |
| High | $3,698,900 | $2,200,000 | $1,900,000 | 696 | $369,000 | 55.59% |
| Number of listings | 253 w/Orig. Pr. | 253 | 253 sold | 253 | 113 changed price |
View a list of all the homes that sold in Jefferson County April 2009 (may take a minute to load)
Average sale of price is up $23,703 from 2009 because a higher than average home sold raising the average price.
On average homes under $200,000 are still selling if they are priced right and clean.
| Jefferson County Home Sales April 2009 23 Sales | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | CDOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
| Average | $213,872 | $193,816 | $186,411 | 194 | $-28,831 | -12.14% |
| Median | $219,500 | $199,900 | $200,000 | 174 | $-17,500 | -9.66% |
| Low | $53,000 | $44,900 | $32,000 | -30 | $-180,000 | -37.51% |
| High | $479,900 | $349,900 | $335,000 | 887 | $-7,600 | -3.71% |
| Number of listings | 23 w/Orig. Pr. | 23 | 23 sold | 23 | 16 changed price |
| Jefferson County Home Sales April 2008 39 Sales | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | CDOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
| Average | $190,169 | $184,902 | $178,243 | 181 | $-11,411 | -6.26% |
| Median | $184,900 | $179,900 | $176,000 | 149 | $-10,000 | -5.98% |
| Low | $112,500 | $104,900 | $104,000 | 38 | $-40,000 | -16.67% |
| High | $349,900 | $354,900 | $356,900 | 626 | $10,000 | 4.76% |
| Number of listings | 39 w/Orig. Pr. | 39 | 39 sold | 39 | 18 changed price |
Dane County/Madison Home Sales April 2009 Average sale price is down $22,783 from 2008
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Here is information on the hwy 26 bypass expansion in Jefferson County.
Work has already begun on the bridges over the crawfish and Rock rivers in Jefferson counties.
What are your thoughs on the bypass system?
Rights of landowners on eminent domain
Maps of the bypass and start dates
Mission
The Highway 26 Land and Community Preservation Coalition (Preserve 26) represents individuals and organizations along the USH 26 corridor from Janesville through Watertown who are committed to preserving the corridor's farmland, habitat, and rural character.
Preserve 26 also supports local planning, intergovernmental cooperation, and other activities to avoid sprawl and channel new economic development primarily into existing urban communities along the corridor.
Bypass and rural improvements for the Jefferson Segment
Preserve 26 supports the approval of USH 26 facility improvements as well as land use plans and implementation measures to minimize primary and secondary impacts that could disrupt the current urban character of Jefferson and Johnson Creek, the rural character of its nearby towns and farms, open space, and natural habitat. Specifically, we support:
A bypass alternative that would stay within or close to the planned urban service boundaries of the city of Jefferson and induce the least amount of urban sprawl.
Participation by Jefferson County, the City of Jefferson, City of Johnson Creek, Town of Jefferson, Town of Farmington, and Town of Aztalan, in a USH 26 Corridor Plan, including potential intergovernmental agreements, to manage highway access and land use along the improved facility.
Pursuit of new state "smart growth" and other planning funds for the purpose of participating in corridor planning and preparation of the transportation element of local plans as they relate to USH 26 improvements.
Plans and implementation measures generally to direct new commercial and residential development within the planned Jefferson and Johnson Creek areas urban service area boundaries and prevent "sprawl-type" development in currently undeveloped areas.
Preserve 26 is circulating this draft position to gather constructive comments and suggestions. A modified position paper will then be the basis for suggested resolutions we hope to be considered by the governing councils of each appropriate local government in the central USH 26 study area. Please direct your comments to: Greg David, Secretary Preserve 26
Below you will find sales data for Waukesha, Jefferson and Dane Counties. These sales are single family homes only. If you would like to see postings on Condos, land or any other county let us know. Compare 2008 vs 2009 notice the Days On Market as well as the average sale price difference. This is a good time to buy your first home or move up in size. If you are curious on the value of your home visit www.YourLocalHomeValue.com
Click to view listings View a list of all the homes that sold in Waukesha County March 2009 (may take a minute to load)
| March 2009 Sales Waukesha Cty | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | DOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
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| Average | $306,759 | $281,808 | $269,572 | 113 | $-24,195 | -7.26% |
| Median | $249,900 | $244,900 | $234,500 | 107 | $-14,000 | -6.09% |
| Low | $99,900 | $69,500 | $68,500 | -155 | $-171,000 | -22.08% |
| High | $2,749,000 | $1,279,000 | $1,147,500 | 522 | $30,000 | 6.38% |
| 204 w/Orig. Pr. | 204 | 204 sold | 204 | 105 changed price |
| March 2008 Sales Waukesha Cty | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | DOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
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| Average | $305,957 | $297,350 | $285,625 | 97 | $-19,409 | -6.63% |
| Median | $266,850 | $261,950 | $250,000 | 82 | $-15,000 | -5.3% |
| Low | $120,000 | $89,950 | $90,000 | 1 | $-90,100 | -35.7% |
| High | $999,900 | $1,049,900 | $900,000 | 649 | $50,000 | 5% |
| 230 w/Orig. Pr. | 230 | 230 sold | 230 | 102 changed price |
Click to view listings View a list of all the homes that sold March 2009 in Jefferson County (may take a minute to load)
| March 2009 Sales Jefferson Cty | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | DOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
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| Average | $196,849 | $185,145 | $173,916 | 143 | $-16,655 | -8.75% |
| Median | $199,900 | $199,900 | $179,900 | 138 | $-10,000 | -6.58% |
| Low | $69,900 | $49,900 | $45,500 | -14 | $-75,000 | -28.61% |
| High | $399,900 | $324,900 | $285,000 | 301 | $15,073 | 6.28% |
| 37 w/Orig. Pr. | 37 | 37 sold | 37 | 26 changed price |
| March 2008 Sales Jefferson Cty | Original Price | List Price | Sale Price | DOM | Price Chg | % Price Chg |
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| Average | $198,963 | $194,605 | $187,205 | 96 | $-13,510 | -6.23% |
| Median | $192,990 | $184,900 | $181,250 | 77 | $-7,550 | -4.9% |
| Low | $90,000 | $90,000 | $91,000 | 1 | $-39,900 | -16.29% |
| High | $410,000 | $410,000 | $402,000 | 232 | $5,000 | 2.57% |
| 31 w/Orig. Pr. | 31 | 31 sold | 31 | 10 changed price |
Dane County March 2009
Click Here to View Listings View a list of all the homes that sold March 2009 in Dane County
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Where wet basements come from
In order to prevent wet basements, it is important to understand where the water is coming from. There are four common sources of water that seeps into basements:
Surface water running down foundation walls
Groundwater in water-saturated soils being pushed into the basement by hydrostatic pressure
Storm sewer water from the municipal storm sewer system backing up into the home's existing perimeter foundation drain and leaking into the basement (this can only occur if the perimeter foundation drain system is connected to the municipal sewer system)
Sanitary sewer water from a combined municipal storm/sanitary sewer system backing up into the home's drain system, causing sewer water to come up through sink drains and floor drains on lower levels.
When homeowners experience wet basements for the first time, it is imperative to determine if the water problems are going to reoccur or if it was a one-time event. Essential to solving this question is determining where the water is coming from.
Controlling surface water
If this is the first time for basement water problems, the first thing to check for is surface water draining down next to the foundations. Water coming in at one location and only at the exterior foundation wall are typical indications of surface water problems. Here are some things to look for:
1 Are the gutters overflowing because they are blocked with leaves? Keeping gutters clean of debris should be a part of every homeowner's routine maintenance program. Depending on the surrounding trees, gutter cleaning may be required a few times a year. Products are available to prevent leaves from getting into the gutters.
2 Are gutters overflowing because there are not enough downspouts on the house? If you don't mind getting wet, you can do a self-check (your gutters must be cleaned out first). After at least 15 minutes of heavy rain, check your gutters. If you see any water overflowing, you have a problem. Any water overflowing out of the gutters is running down next to the house foundations. Even if the water is not getting into the basement, it could be causing unseen problems like eroding soil from under the house footings, which can lead to cracking of walls and ceilings.
The easiest solutions to overflowing gutters are to either add another downspout on that run of gutter or to increase the size of the downspout. The best solution between these two is probably adding another downspout because the second downspout can act as a back-up if the other gets blocked.
However, if you choose to replace the existing downspout with a larger one, make sure the contractor increases the size of the corresponding hole in the gutter. It doesn't do much good to install a larger downspout if the gutter hole is left small.
3 Do the downspouts extend at least 10 feet from the home? While many homeowners do not like downspouts extending out this far, 10 feet is the minimum distance needed to discharge water coming off your roof far enough away from the house.
Be careful not to discharge downspouts too close to your neighbor's property. Most towns and cities have ordinances that prevent downspouts from discharging too close to the property line and causing water problems for neighbors. Your local building safety or inspections department can provide you with the minimum distance.
4 Do the downspouts drain into the footing tile system? It was common practice in the first half of the 20th century to have the downspouts draining into the footing tile system around the house. Vertical tiles were installed up from the footing tile system at each downspout location and the downspout was inserted into the open end of the tile. Sometimes the gaps around the downspout were mortared shut.
Having the water from the roof drain down next to the footings can add to hydrostatic pressure problems, especially if the footing tile is leaking or blocked. This can occur over time due to soil movement or damage from tree roots. If the downspouts are draining into the footing tile system, the downspouts should be modified so they drain onto the ground and discharge at least 10 feet from the house. The vertical tile should be capped with a preformed cap or concrete.
5 Are there any paved areas next to the house that slope toward the house? Sometimes paving settles over time and water flow can change direction toward the house. If this is the case, the paving should be removed and replaced so it slopes away from the home.
6 At paved areas that abut the house, is there sealant in the joint at the pavement-house wall intersection, and if so, is it cracked? Sealant sometimes cracks over time due to age or incorrect installation. If the sealant is cracked, the cracked sealant must be removed and replaced with new.
7 Is the ground around the home sloping away from the home at least 10 feet? Look for any depressions in the ground next to the home foundation walls. If any are found, fill in with dirt so the water drains away from the house. Use a clay-type soil that sheds water instead of sandy soil that allows water to soak into the ground. Make sure that at least eight inches is kept between the top of the earth and any wood or stucco on the house. If this cannot be done, the house may have been built too low and to correct it may be too expensive to be feasible.
8 Are there any hills sloping down toward the house that may be the source of the water? If this is the case, a civil engineer may be required to analyze the situation and determine the appropriate solutions.
9 Is there a lawn/shrub irrigation system discharging too much water next to the house? Avoid placing lawn irrigation next to the house. If this cannot be avoided, instruct the installer to limit the amount of water dispersed next to the house. Make sure the irrigation system includes a working rainstat so the system does not turn on when there has already been plenty of rain for the plants and lawn.
Controlling subsurface groundwater
If no surface water sources are found, then the source of the water is likely subsurface groundwater under hydrostatic pressure. Unfortunately, subsurface groundwater problems are more difficult and more expensive to fix than surface groundwater problems.
When the groundwater levels outside the basement rises above the level of the floor, the basement acts like a boat in a pond. If a boat is sitting in water, water will leak in through any open cracks or holes. It works the same way with a basement. Hydrostatic pressure can push water through hairline cracks.
Symptoms of this are water coming up through cracks in the basement concrete floor or water coming in at multiple locations.
If you have an older house within town and the house has a basement with no sump pump, it is likely the perimeter foundation drain system connects directly into the city storm sewer system. If the level of the basement is below the street level, there is the potential of storm water backing up in the city storm sewer system and being pushed into the perimeter foundation drain system. This can saturate the soils around the house at the basement level with storm water under hydrostatic pressure, causing water to leak in.
Another source of subsurface groundwater is an underground spring.
No matter where it is coming from, the best way to control subsurface groundwater is to install some type of perimeter drain system to relieve hydrostatic pressure. The groundwater is pushed into the drain system and not into areas where it can damage carpets, walls or belongings. The water drains by gravity into a sump pit where a sump pump discharges it out of the house.
There are two basic types of drain systems for wet basements. One is a perimeter above-slab gutter system installed at the base of the exterior foundation walls on top of the floor slab. It doubles as a base material for the wall. The other type of drainage system is a below slab perimeter drainage system. The below slab system requires the partial removal of the concrete floor slab and installation of drainage pipe making it more expensive than the base gutter system.
It is believed that an under-floor drainage system is better because the under-floor drains are believed to relieve the hydrostatic pressure before the water reaches the bottom of the floor slab.
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Here are links to view all the homes sold in the month of Febuary.
Waukesha County 120 Homes sold compared to 128 homes in Feb of 2008.
Jefferson County 21 homes sold compared to 37 homes sold in Feb of 2008
Dane County 128 homes sold compared to 148 homes sold in Feb of 2008
Waukesha County Stats
Jefferson County Stats
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