Skip to main content

3-Time Best of Madison Winner

(608) 620-4177
Main Street in downtown Deerfield

Deerfield Community School District

Deerfield Homes For Sale

Deerfield is a small village in eastern Dane County, a few miles south of I-94, with village parks and farmland all around.

1891

Established

2,507

Population

3

Public schools

Dane County

County

On The Map

Where the Deerfield district sits.

Dane County, Wisconsin. Distances below are to the district's main town.

16 mi

The Capitol Square, Madison

as the crow flies

15 mi

Dane County Regional Airport

as the crow flies

11 mi

Dan Chin Homes, McFarland

as the crow flies

Distances are straight-line (“as the crow flies”), not driving times.

Live Listings

Homes for sale in Deerfield.

Real-time listings from the MLS, updated around the clock, across the Deerfield school district.

View All Deerfield Listings
Live MLS Results

Listing data is provided courtesy of the MLS through IDX. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

A Local's Perspective

Life in Deerfield.

The Village of Deerfield held its first village election in 1891 and grew from a farm community settled largely by Norwegian immigrants. It sits within the Town of Deerfield, surrounded by farmland.

Interstate 94 runs a few miles north of the village, putting Madison's east side, Sun Prairie and the Milwaukee direction within reach. Cambridge, Marshall and Cottage Grove are the nearest neighboring villages.

At A Glance

Established
1891
Population
2,507
County
Dane County
School district
Deerfield Community School District
Public schools
3
HOA Norm
Mixed
Call (608) 620-4177

Highlights

What defines Deerfield.

Close to I-94

The interstate is a short drive north, which makes trips toward Madison or Milwaukee straightforward.

Village parks

Deerfield Community Park, Firemen's Park, Savannah Park and Deerfield Dream Park are spread through the village.

Rural surroundings

Farmland surrounds the village on every side, giving it a small-town setting.

Neighborhoods

Where to look in Deerfield.

Village center

Older homes near Main Street and Firemen's Park.

Newer subdivisions

More recently built single-family homes on the village edges.

Rural surroundings

Farm and acreage properties in the Town of Deerfield.

Deerfield, Wisconsin — local parks, trails and landmarks

Lifestyle

Around Deerfield.

Deerfield is a quiet village with parks close to home and bigger shopping and dining a drive away.

  • Deerfield Community Park — fields and open space on the east side.

  • Firemen's Park — a park in the village center.

  • Deerfield Dream Park — a village park on the south side.

  • Cambridge and Lake Ripley — a short drive southeast.

Schools

Schools in the Deerfield district.

Deerfield Community School District — 3 public schools.

Elementary

  • Deerfield Elementary School

Middle

  • Deerfield Middle School

High

  • Deerfield High School

School assignments follow attendance boundaries, which can change and can split a single town. Always confirm the schools for a specific address directly with the district.

HOAs & POAs

Deerfield HOA norms

Mixed

Older single-family streets here generally have no association, while condominiums, townhomes and newer planned developments usually do. Dues, rules and what they cover vary by community — ask for the current association documents on any listing you're considering.

New Construction

Building in Deerfield

New construction in Deerfield is modest, mostly single-family homes in subdivisions on the edges of the village. Most homes for sale are resales.

Straight Answers

Deerfield buyer questions, answered.

Which school district serves Deerfield?

The Deerfield Community School District serves the village. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.

How do people get from Deerfield to Madison?

Most people drive north to I-94 and head west toward Madison's east side. A car is the practical way to get around.

What kinds of homes are in Deerfield?

Older homes near the village center, newer single-family homes on the edges, and farm or acreage properties in the surrounding town.

Make Your Move

Ready to find your Deerfield home?

Buying or selling in Deerfield? Dan Chin Homes can walk you through it. One call away.