Stoughton, WI Propertly Listings
The beautiful city of Stoughton lies about 15 minutes south of Madison on highway 51. This town of roughly 13,000 people was founded back in 1847 and has a distinct Scandinavian feel to it.
Lake Kegonsa State Park on the northwest side of town is an excellent place to spend a hot afternoon with the family. It offers not only swimming and boating, but also water skiing, hiking, fishing as well as picnicking. Lake Kegonsa is an idyllic retreat for the locals. If you are in the market for lake homes for sale in Stoughton, WI, Lake Kegonsa should be on the top of your list.
The annual Syttende Mai Festival, which is held every year on the weekend closest to May 17, celebrates the town’s Norwegian history. The festival features a quilt show, art and craft fair, street dances and a Viking encampment. A canoe and sailboat race on Lake Kegonsa are exciting highlights. Locals and visitors alike come out for the huge Norwegian parade and to enjoy the local food.
 Stoughton is chock full of historic buildings and one of the best ways to experience the town is to take a walking tour through its five historic districts. Regardless of whether you start in Main Street, Depot Hill, the Northwest Side, Southwest Side or the East Side you will be enchanted by the architecture of the town, most of it dating from the 1800’s. The jewel in the crown has to be the Opera House.
While Stoughton is known for its buildings there are plenty of historic homes as well. You can find everything from Queen Anne style homes to Victorian. More modern options are available as well. Stoughton has a variety of price ranges so you are bound to find a home that fits your needs and your budget.
Finding a real estate agent or your perfect Stoughton home is easy, Start your search below.
Tips for Shopping for a Home
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Use a Professional
While searching for listings online is a great way to start your home search, using a professional will give you the best result. A real estate agent often has access to home listings before they hit the Internet which means they can get you in for a showing as soon as possible. They can offer tips and strategies when it comes time to make and offer.
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Get Pre-Approval
Being pre-approved by a bank not only shows sellers that you are serious it will let you know exactly how much house you can afford. Pre-approval will save you from the heartache of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
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