Established west side neighborhood in sought after location
Sauk Creek sits on Madison’s west side, just inside the Beltline between Mineral Point Road and Old Sauk Road. “It’s a tree lined neighborhood of 283 stately homes on quarter to half acre lots located within the west side Beltline boundary,” says Josh Blasi, a Realtor with Restaino & Associates. The area has not experienced much turnover of late. “In the last 58 months only 46 homes have sold, per SCWMLS, which comes out to less than 1 per month,” Blasi says. “This is low compared to other nearby Westside neighborhoods.” Convenience and location are major selling points. “Nearby conveniences include shopping, restaurants, banks, grocery stores, a public library, medical facilities and parks,” Blasi says. An active neighborhood association rounds out the key features of Sauk Creek.
Architectural style and curb appeal on large lots
Sauk Creek homes were built in several stages from the late 1980s through the 1990s. Styles include Colonial Revival, New Traditional and midcentury modern designs. “They’re nice custom homes versus the cookie-cutter homes that are being built currently,” says Laura Callahan, a Realtor with First Weber Realtors. “They have architectural style, they have great curb appeal, and it’s a nice mature neighborhood with larger lots.” Single-family homes cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Sauk Creek Estates, which is part of the neighborhood but also has its own homeowners’ association distinct from the Sauk Creek neighborhood association, is composed of the homes on Red Fox Trail and Gray Fox Trail. These homes can cost a little more than those in the rest of Sauk Creek; one sold in September 2024 for $825,000. Condos along Widgeon Way range in price from $350,000 to $450,000.
New Traditional homes like this blue residence are common in Sauk Creek.
Single-family homes in Sauk Creek cost between $500,000 and $700,000.
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Student literary magazine wins award at Vel Phillips Memorial High
Students in Sauk Creek attend Crestwood Elementary if they live in the eastern part of the neighborhood along Farmington Way, or Muir Elementary, which serves the rest of the neighborhood. Crestwood earns a B-plus from Niche and Muir earns a B. Gillespie Middle School also earns a B, while Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores an A. Memorial offers a wide range of AP classes, athletic programs and extracurricular activities. One such, the “Memorial Spotlight” student-run literary magazine, was awarded a REALM First Class distinction, the highest honor in the competition, by the National Council of Teachers of English in 2023.
Memorial High School in Madison's west side offers a variety of extracurricular activities.
Parents may send their kids to Crestwood Elementary School.
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Small neighborhood parks and High Point Swim Club are nearby
Sauk Creek is home to several small parks, including Sauk Creek Park, where residents can enjoy the playground, gazebo and picnic tables, or play a game of soccer or basketball. Haen Family Park has similar amenities, plus a beach volleyball court. Larger Walnut Grove Park, just to the east of Sauk Creek, includes a dog park, a wooded area with hiking trails, tennis and basketball courts and lots of green space. “The High Point Swim Club is pretty darn close, too,” Callahan says. During colder months, Marcus Point Cinema across Mineral Point Road is there for indoor entertainment.
Haen Family Park is a perfect place to walk your dog.
The playground at Sauk Creek Park is perfect for children of all ages.
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Novanta, Oliva and Swagat offer local culinary variety
While the neighborhood itself has not changed much since the final homes were built in the 90s, the surrounding area has. “Many modern conveniences have been added within a few miles in the last 10 years,” Blasi says. Shoppers can check out the array of shops at West Towne Mall or Middleton’s Greenway Station. While chain restaurants tend to dominate Madison’s west side, there are several locally owned dining options around Sauk Creek. These include Novanta, a Neapolitan pizzeria, Oliva, an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant, and Swagat, which serves authentic Indian cuisine. For groceries, Metro Market and Target are about 1 mile away on the other side of the Beltline.
Swagat Indian Cuisine is a popular local restaurant in Sauk Creek.
Swagat Indian Cuisine features classic Indian dishes like Chicken 65.
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Access to the Beltline Highway and direct routes downtown
Sauk Creek is just inside of Madison’s Beltline Highway, which can be accessed via either Mineral Point Road or Old Sauk Road. Both Mineral Point and Old Sauk are also routes into downtown Madison, about 7 miles away. “Lots of folks either work downtown at the hospitals or the University and it is literally a straight shot: only about a ten-minute drive,” Callahan says. An SSM clinic is on High Point Road right outside the neighborhood, and Meriter Hospital is near downtown, under 7 miles away. The Dane County Regional Airport is about 16 miles away.
Neighborhood association hosts events throughout the year
The neighborhood association hosts events throughout the year. “Sauk Creek hosts a mix of yearly events including a fall gathering and kids Halloween costume parade, 4th of July picnic and fire truck parade, Spring egg hunt, summer ice cream social and pool party, Westside Alder meet and greet, annual garage sales and more,” Blasi says.
Muse at MMoCA takes place high above State Street in MMoCA’s redesigned Rooftop Lounge.
You will find musical performances around every corner at Madison Night Market.
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Parks in this Area
Sauk Creek Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
26 min drive
Bus
N High Point & Sauk Creek (Nb)
Bus
Old Sauk & N High Point (Eb)
Bus
N High Point & Brule (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sauk Creek
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sauk Creek, Madison sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sauk Creek, Madison over the last 12 months is $564,597, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Make Sauk Creek your home! All of our apartment homes and duplexes come with an in-unit washer/dryer and underground or garage parking. Our apartment homes and duplexes are bright and spacious and in a quiet residential neighborhood located between Chase Bank and Sauk Creek Park on High Point Road. We are near the intersection of Old Sauk Road and N. High Point Road just off the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,365
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.2%
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
$85,833
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
73.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
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®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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