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Hilltop views, trails, and access to Madison culture
Maple-Prairie is a suburban neighborhood at Madison’s southwestern edge, perched on a hill not far from the smaller Wisconsin towns of Fitchburg, Verona and Oregon. “You’ve got Madison metro right there, so you have all the city things that you need, but you’re close enough to nature,” says Becky Funk, real estate agent with First Weber Real Estate Services. That city convenience, plus the nearby green spaces, prairie preserves and lengthy trails for hiking and biking all contribute to this neighborhood’s character.
The quiet community of Maple-Prairie is minutes from the glittering skyline of Madison.
Elver Park's disc golf course winds into the hills of West Madison.
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Scenic views and architectural variety
Most of the neighborhood was built in the 1990s, and single-family homes make up most of Maple-Prairie. The hilly location, once rolling farmland, allows for scenic views from some porches and back patios. Popular styles are ranch and Colonial Revival designs, with other homes showcasing midcentury modern elements like ribbon windows and gently pitched roofs. Yards are spacious and well-manicured, and sturdy trees provide shade and atmosphere. Most homes feature garages and off-street parking. Prices range from $300,000 to $500,000.
There is a calm, suburban feel to the streets of Maple-Prairie.
The leafy community of Maple-Prairie is one of the nicest areas in Madison.
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Career and academic options at Verona Area High School
While technically within Madison’s boundaries, the neighborhood sends students to the Verona Area School District, beginning with Stoner Prairie Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche. Savanna Oaks Middle School gets a B-plus grade and Verona Area High School earns an A. The high school offers a range of competitive athletic programs and provides a mix of Advanced Placement courses along with career development programs: students can earn industry certificates along with high school credit, or take on apprenticeships in a variety of fields, like hospitality, agriculture, architecture, and marketing.
Verona Area High School is a highly rated public school in Verona Wisconsin.
Savannah Oaks Middle School is a well regarded public school in Madison.
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Easy access to for commuters
Maple-Prairie is bordered by busy McKee Road, a major thoroughfare connecting Verona, Fitchburg, and Madison’s south side. The neighborhood is 10 miles from downtown Madison, and 4 miles from Verona, home of Epic Systems, a major area employer, so commuters have convenient access to both. For travel lovers, the Dane County Regional Airport lies 21 miles away and offers flights to major Midwestern airport hubs such as O’Hare, Detroit, and Minneapolis. Madison is generally bike-friendly, as well, with bike lanes and paved bike trails throughout the city. Still, in this specific area, most people get around via car.
Year-round outdoor fun at local parks
Elver Park bustles with activity year-round. In summer, people play the popular 18-hole disc golf course that winds through woods and prairie while youth soccer and pick-up basketball games are played nearby. In winter, cross-country skiers fly on city-maintained trails, skaters whirl at the ice rink, and sledders rush down one of the biggest and most popular hills in town. Smaller Maple Prairie Park, right in the neighborhood, offers a playground and multi-purpose fields. To explore a restored Wisconsin habitat, Maddie Smith, Community Education Coordinator with the University of Wisconsin Arboretum suggests the Grady Tract area of the Arb. "It’s such a magical area but you have to work a little harder to get there. Really amazing restored oak savannah with beautiful wildflowers and these oaks that are just ancient and gnarled," Smith says. Film buffs can take in big screen movies at the AMC IMAX theater on McKee Road.
Elver Park in West Madison has an expansive disc golf course.
Sledding is a popular past time at West Madison's Elver Park.
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Groceries, pubs, and shopping all nearby
It’s hard to beat this neighborhood for grocery convenience, with Pick ‘n Save just across McKee Rd and the popular Woodman’s 3 miles north. Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Target are also within 3 miles. For a real taste of Wisconsin's German influence, residents shop at Bavaria Sausage or sip German-style beers at the Fitchburg location of the local Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. The Dane’s several locations offers two free pitchers to each of the 170-plus Madison Summer League Ultimate Frisbee teams, so some summer nights can get crowded. To order in, people enjoy local pizza chain Glass Nickel, which has a location on Muir Field Road.
Maple-Prairie residents head to the Great Dane Pub for craft beers and good food.
Maple-Prairie residents can shop at the local grocery chain Woodman's.
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Booming markets and seasonal celebrations
Summer months bring the Dane County Farmers’ Market, in which about 170 local producers surround the State Capitol in downtown Madison each Saturday morning. As the weather begins to get brisk, The Linda and Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability hosts their Fall Festival in early October with live music, apple-picking and a chance to use their 180-year-old cider press. Once it gets truly cold, Four Winds Farm holds an evening Winter Craft Market inside their barn for any lingering holiday shopping.
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Parks in this Area
Elver Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Soccer
Maple Prairie Park
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
28 min drive
Bus
Maple Grove & Mckee (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Maple-Prairie
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maple-Prairie, Madison sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Maple-Prairie, Madison over the last 12 months is $449,142, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,783
Median Age
36
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,887
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,534
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
78.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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