Stoughton Area School District
Stoughton Homes For Sale
Stoughton straddles the Yahara River southeast of Madison, with a historic downtown, the restored Stoughton Opera House and a Syttende Mai festival each May.
1882
Established
13,173
Population
7
Public schools
Dane County
County
On The Map
Where the Stoughton district sits.
Dane County, Wisconsin. Distances below are to the district's main town.
14 mi
The Capitol Square, Madison
as the crow flies
17 mi
Dane County Regional Airport
as the crow flies
8 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 Stoughton.
Real-time listings from the MLS, updated around the clock, across the Stoughton school district.
Listing data is provided courtesy of the MLS through IDX. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
A Local's Perspective
Life in Stoughton.
Stoughton became a city in 1882 and has a strong Norwegian heritage. Its downtown along Main Street includes the Stoughton Opera House and many 19th-century commercial buildings, and the Yahara River flows through the middle of the city.
US-51 connects Stoughton northwest to McFarland and Madison, and I-39/90 is a few miles to the north and east. Lake Kegonsa State Park is a short drive north.
At A Glance
- Established
- 1882
- Population
- 13,173
- County
- Dane County
- School district
- Stoughton Area School District
- Public schools
- 7
- HOA Norm
- Mixed
Highlights
What defines Stoughton.
Norwegian heritage
Syttende Mai, held the weekend nearest May 17, brings parades, Norwegian dancing and an art fair downtown.
Historic downtown
Main Street's older buildings and the Stoughton Opera House anchor the city center.
On the Yahara River
The river runs through the city, with Mandt Park and Rotary Park nearby and Lake Kegonsa to the north.
Neighborhoods
Where to look in Stoughton.
Downtown Stoughton
Older homes and businesses near Main Street, the opera house and the library.
Yahara River area
Streets near the river and Mandt Park.
North side
Residential areas toward Viking Park and US-51.
Newer subdivisions
Single-family homes and townhomes built on the edges of the city.
Lifestyle
Around Stoughton.
Stoughton's festivals, river parks and historic downtown give it a strong sense of place.
Syttende Mai — Norwegian Constitution Day celebration each May.
Stoughton Coffee Break Festival — a summer festival celebrating the city's coffee-break story.
Victorian Holiday Weekend — the first weekend in December.
Stoughton Opera House — performances in the restored downtown venue.
Lake Kegonsa State Park — beach, trails and camping a short drive north.
Schools
Schools in the Stoughton district.
Stoughton Area School District — 7 public schools.
Early Learning
- SASD 4K
Elementary
- Fox Prairie Elementary School
- Kegonsa Elementary School
- Sandhill Elementary School
Middle
- River Bluff Middle School
High
- Stoughton High School
Virtual
- Virtual Vikings
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
Stoughton HOA norms
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 Stoughton
Stoughton has some newer single-family and townhome subdivisions on the edges of the city, but a large share of homes for sale are resales in established neighborhoods.
Keep Exploring
School districts near Stoughton.
Straight Answers
Stoughton buyer questions, answered.
Which school district serves Stoughton?
The Stoughton Area School District serves the city and much of southeastern Dane County. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.
How do people get from Stoughton to Madison?
Most people drive US-51 northwest through McFarland to the Beltline. I-39/90 is also a few miles away.
When is Syttende Mai in Stoughton?
It's held on the weekend closest to May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day, with parades, an art fair and Norwegian dance performances.
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