Residential conveniences just 5 miles from downtown
Nestled around expansive parks and golf courses, Brentwood Village provides its residents with proximity to a plethora of outdoor recreational opportunities. Less than five miles north of downtown Madison, Brentwood Village is a small neighborhood with homes situated close together on quarter acre lots. The community is also located just minutes away from the expansive Lake Mendota, giving residents plenty of green spaces for outdoor recreation at their fingertips. Dane County Regional Airport is just to east, which can appeal to travelers but also means residents might occasionally see planes fly overhead. Proximity to major roads and highways not only make it easy to the downtown areas but to all of Dane County.
Brentwood Village is bordered by several parks and golf courses.
Warner Park has waling path all over.
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Classic homes on sidewalk-lined streets
The neighborhood’s homes were built throughout the 1950s and 60s, with common styles including split levels, ranchers and brick Georgian Revivals and most houses feature front facing attached garages. Many of the roads that make up the community are lined with sidewalks and towering mature trees that provide the perfect amount of shade for an afternoon walk. Many houses have recently sold between $280,000 and $390,000. There’s also a selection of condos and apartment units throughout the community.
Cape Cod-style houses are not uncommon in Brentwood Village.
Due to the area's terrain, many split-level homes can also be found in Brentwood Village.
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Madison Metropolitan Schools
Parents will likely enroll their children to start their education at Emerson Elementary School, part of the Madison Metropolitan School District with an A-minus Niche grade. After fifth grade, students will likely attend Sherman Middle School, which has a C-plus Niche grade and offers an English as a Second Language program. Madison East High is the last stop, boasting itself as the oldest public high school in the city after being established in 1922. The school has a 9-out-of-10 GreatSchools rating for student progress, offering a wealth of academic programs including Academic and Career Planning and College and Career Visits among others.
Emerson elementary School is located in Madison.
Sherman Middle School has a C+ rating according to Niche.
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Brentwood and Warner parks
You can visit Brentwood Park in the southwestern corner of Brentwood Village where you can use the two-acre park’s basketball court, volleyball net, playground and green space. Just north of the neighborhood lies Warner Park, an expansive lakeside park frequented by locals and home to the Madison Mallards baseball stadium. Visitors can relax at the park’s sandy beach, go for a walk on the serene trails or take their furry friends out for some exercise at the off-leash dog park. Just west of the neighborhood is Maple Bluff Country Club where members can spend the afternoon on the well-maintained golf course or relax by the pool during the warmer months. The club’s 18-hole, par-71 course offers scenic lake views and manicured greens.
The wooden signage for Brentwood Park, at the southern border of Brentwood Village.
The lifeguard stand at Warner Park Beach in Brentwood Village.
Warner Park's expansive hike and bike paths offer miles of trails to residents.
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Second-hand shops and locally sourced groceries
Brentwood Village is conveniently located just minutes away from the Northside Town Center, which is home to the Northside Farmers’ Market which runs from during the summer and fall months. For an expansive organic selection and items in bulk, head to the Willy Street Co-op. There’s also a Goodwill filled with second-hand treasures. For a filling brisket meal head to Beef Butter BBQ or Smoky Jon’s.
Willy Street Co-Op offers residents of Brentwood Village a variety of healthy groceries.
The interior seating at Busse's Markway Tavern on Sherman Avenue in Brentwood Village.
A customer shopping at Goodwill.
Customers waiting in line at Beef Butter BBQ.
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Madison transit is an easy way to get around.
Easy access to downtown
Residents can find public transportation through Metro Transit along North Sherman Avenue. The community is close to Interstate 90, and is close to several local roads that can get to downtown Madison which is only 4 miles away.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Sheridan Triangle Park
Playground
Warner Park
Brentwood Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Stoddard Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Windom Way Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Maple Bluff Marina
Boating
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
6 min drive
Bus
N Sherman & Schlimgen (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brentwood Village
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brentwood Village, Madison sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brentwood Village, Madison over the last 12 months is $374,631, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
At PMM, we offer 1-3 bedroom apartments located in the heart of Madison WI. Here, you will be located near scenic parks such as Tenney Park, James Madison Park, and Warner Park, and will be near the shores of Lake Mendota! Experience the vibrant energy of downtown Madison, all within easy reach. You will love this location and it's community! Explore our available apartments today!
At PMM, we offer 1-3 bedroom apartments located in the heart of Madison WI. Here, you will be located near scenic parks such as Tenney Park, James Madison Park, and Warner Park, and will be near the shores of Lake Mendota! Experience the vibrant energy of downtown Madison, all within easy reach. You will love this location and it's community! Explore our available apartments today!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,089
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,518
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,405
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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