Stone Meadows is a newer neighborhood on Madison’s southwest side, tucked between Verona and Fitchburg, two small but growing suburban cities. “It’s a great situation for families with young kids,” says Will Sierzchula, an energy analyst who has lived in the neighborhood since 2016. “It’s close to schools, it’s close to parks, it’s close to shops. There are sidewalks everywhere. Lots of kids outside playing games. And it feels okay to let kids walk to friends’ houses, which is good for increasing their independence and self-reliance.” Additionally, the neighborhood is close to major highways like U.S. Route 151 and Madison’s Beltline, providing access to jobs, dining and recreation.
Newer builds designed with families in mind
Homes in Stone Meadows tend to be newer builds, constructed mainly in the 1990s and early 2000s. “Because Stone Meadows is newer some people might like these homes a little better because they have more of a modern layout,” says Kietra Olson, Realtor with Realty Executive Cooper Spransy. Split-level homes are prominent, but additional styles include ranch-style houses and Colonial Revival designs. Large lawns and attached garages are common. “The homes are designed for families, so it makes it more convenient. At the same time, it’s very uniform. A lot of the houses are similar,” Sierzchula says. Single-family homes cost between $350,000 and $550,000. Additionally, the neighborhood is home to condos and townhomes, and the limited maintenance options run from $200,000 and $375,000.
Sidewalks throughout Stone Meadows make it a great walkable neighborhood.
Ranch homes in Stone Meadows tend to be newer builds, constructed mainly in the 1990s.
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Planetarium and AP courses among high school highlights
Stone Meadows students can attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School, which earns a B grade on Niche and offers a Spanish immersion program. Chavez feeds into Akira Toki Middle School, which earns a B-minus. Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores an A and offers competitive athletics as well as numerous AP courses. Memorial is also home to Madison Metropolitan School District’s planetarium, which provides immersive astronomical education programs for students and the public.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves the Stone Meadows area children.
Memorial High School offers competitive athletics as well as numerous AP courses.
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Access to all parts of Madison and surrounding areas
The convenient location can be useful for commuters. “There’s easy access to other parts of the city or highways to other cities and towns,” Olson says. Commuting to Epic Systems, a major employer in nearby Verona, or to downtown Madison, is straightforward thanks to the neighborhood's proximity to U.S. Route 151, the Beltline Highway and McKee Road. All are major thoroughfares that head into and around Madison. Two-wheeled commuters can use the bike lanes and the Military Ridge State Trail, just south of the neighborhood. A paved bike trail also runs along McKee Road.
Neighborhood parks, unusual Epic Systems’ buildings and mountain biking
Manchester Park offers courts for basketball and volleyball as well as a paved walking trail around the pond. In Verona, Epic Systems’ campus is open for public tours, even self-guided ones, for people to explore the unusual, whimsical architecture and landscaping. “Walking around Epic is pretty spectacular. Inside or outside,” says Sierzchula. “Taking people there is usually befuddling for them. People are like, how does this place exist?” Just south of the neighborhood, Quarry Ridge Recreation Area is known for mountain biking trails with a wide range of difficulty levels. When the weather won’t cooperate, nearby indoor activities include bowling at Ten Pin Alley or catching a movie at the AMC IMAX theater.
Manchester Park is in the heart of the Stone Meadows neighborhood.
Epic Systems near Stone Meadows offers enchanting architecture and is open for public tours.
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A tiger-themed Madison gem and lots of shopping options
There are several options for shopping and dining around Stone Meadows. “In our area, Quivey’s Grove has the best ambiance,” Sierzchula says. The restaurant serves dinner at their Stone House restaurant and more casual fare at their Stable Grill. For a unique Madison bar experience, Sierzchula also recommends Le Tigre Lounge, which has poured drinks near the Beltline for almost 70 years. “It is incredible,” Sierzchula says. “One, it is full of tigers. Two, you can only pay with cash. And three, there’s no swearing allowed. You absolutely have to look it up.” The neighborhood is bookended by Pick ‘N Save, Aldi, Hy-Vee and Target all along McKee Road.
Stone Meadows residents go to Le Tigre Bar for their cocktails and unique ambiance.
Stone Meadows dinners enjoy the rustic and historic atmosphere at nearby Quivey’s Grove.
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Hometown Days Festival plus markets and music
Stone Meadows residents can enjoy events in Verona, Madison, and Fitchburg. Verona’s Hometown Days Festival pairs live music with carnival rides and food trucks. The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Capitol Square runs Saturdays from April through November and is America’s largest producer-only farmers market. Fitchburg’s McKee Farms Park hosts a free summer concert series called Concerts at McKee on third Mondays in June, July and August.
Go shopping on your lunch break at the Dane County Farmers' Market in Downtown Madison.
Madison residents look forward to the festive Holiday Market.
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Parks in this Area
Sandstone Park
Basketball
Playground
Quarry Ridge Recreation Area
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Manchester Park
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
28 min drive
Bus
Mckee & Maple Grove (Eb)
Bus
Maple Grove & Manchester (Nb)
Bus
Maple Grove & Westin (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Stone Meadows
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stone Meadows, Madison sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Stone Meadows, Madison over the last 12 months is $417,589, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,134
Median Age
37
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,854
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,993
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
62%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.6%
% Population in Labor Force
84.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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