Highlands of Seminole
Neighborhood in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Dane County 53711
Midcentury modern accents echo Frank Lloyd Wright
Midcentury modern designs feature prominently in Highlands of Seminole, echoing the Prairie School designs of Wisconsin’s architectural legend, Frank Lloyd Wright. New Traditional homes are another common style in the neighborhood and many homes display Tudor or Neo-Colonial accents, such as arched windows or classic window shutters. Well-maintained lawns and sidewalks line the streets, and most homes also feature attached garages, key for the tough Wisconsin winters. Homes in Highlands of Seminole range in price from $500,000 to $600,000 generally, with a few outliers selling reaching as high as $900,000.
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Small parks, large nature areas and an IMAX all nearby
Residents can take full advantage of small local parks and one of Madison’s most desirable natural areas. Rosecommons Park and Chicory Meadow Park both lie within the neighborhood, offering playgrounds, ball fields and trails. For longer walks or naturalist-led Sunday hikes, folks can head to the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, the southeastern corner of which borders Highlands of Seminole. “Maybe you’ve come to see the magnolias blooming in the spring, or the prairie, or fall colors, snow on the pines. It’s like everyone marks the year by changes they like to go see,” says Maddie Smith, Community Education Coordinator at the Arboretum. In the cold winter months, cross-country skiers fly on local trails or folks can escape the bitter cold with a big screen picture at AMC’s IMAX theater.
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Multicultural experiences at highly rated West High School
While technically within Fitchburg’s boundaries, Highlands of Seminole is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, rated B-plus on Niche. Students can attend Leopold Elementary, rated C-plus on Niche before joining Cherokee Heights Middle School, which scores a B. West High School earns an A and offers unique programs like the Costa Rica Youth Exchange Program, offering a chance for students to practice Spanish language skills and explore Costa Rican culture since 1998. It is also known for its academics: more than once, the school has had more National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists than any other Wisconsin high school.
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Local athletics, summer concerts and a huge farmers’ market
The neighborhood and surrounding area offer events both small and large. The Highlands of Seminole Neighborhood Association hosts a fall party and a spring garage sale. For a local athletic showcase, the Seminole Swim and Tennis Club sends a team to — and in the past, has hosted — Madison’s All City Swim & Dive Meet. “It’s the second-largest outdoor swim meet in the country,” says Keith. “It’s pretty awesome.” Summer also brings Concerts at McKee, a series of free events at McKee Farms Park, and the enormous Dane County Farmers’ Market, which encircles the State Capitol building downtown each Saturday with produce, cheese, flowers and goods from over 170 local producers. Toward summer’s end, people can take in the Sugar Maple Music Festival on the shores of Lake Waubesa.
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Commuting options by car and bike
Highlands of Seminole provides commuting options for both drivers and cyclists. The latter can zip down the nearby Capital City Bike Trail, which runs 20 miles all the way through downtown Madison. Driving options include the major Beltline Highway just outside the neighborhood, plus McKee Road and Fish Hatchery Road. Fish Hatchery provides direct access to downtown Madison, with many options for shopping, nightlife and events only 5 miles away. For travel farther afield, Dane County Regional Airport sits about 15 miles away.Fish fries, craft beers and other Wisconsin favorites
Classic Wisconsin culinary favorites are on offer nearby, like the Friday fish fry Quivey’s Grove, where people can explore the gardens, 19th century buildings and farm antiques, as well as a tunnel and wine cellar while waiting for a table. For more casual pub fare, the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company’s Fitchburg location pours craft pints and serves up burgers and German-inspired appetizers. Tabletop game enthusiasts can explore the huge selection at the cavernous Noble Knight Games, and sausage lovers can pick up brats, landjaeger and other authentic German delicacies at Bavaria Sausage, where recipes have remained unchanged for 62 years. For other groceries, Pick ‘N Save is just around the corner off of Fish Hatchery Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lou Elson
Lou Elson
Responds QuicklyEXIT Realty HGM
(608) 292-4308
183 Total Sales
2 in Highlands of Seminole
$651K - $715K Price Range
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Dan Chin Homes Team
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Dan Chin Homes Team
Responds QuicklyReal Broker LLC
(608) 292-6149
1,129 Total Sales
4 in Highlands of Seminole
$500K - $800K Price Range
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Joffre Pedretti
Joffre Pedretti
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(608) 292-3982
245 Total Sales
1 in Highlands of Seminole
$675,000 Price
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Erin Flesch
Erin Flesch
Responds QuicklyMHB Real Estate
(608) 888-0232
55 Total Sales
1 in Highlands of Seminole
$435,000 Price
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Daniel Tenney
Daniel Tenney
Responds QuicklyMHB Real Estate
(608) 292-3550
1,994 Total Sales
13 in Highlands of Seminole
$250K - $710K Price Range
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Jacci See
Jacci See
Responds QuicklyCompass Real Estate Wisconsin
(608) 292-2440
121 Total Sales
1 in Highlands of Seminole
$449,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Chicory Meadow Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Rosecommons Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highlands of Seminole | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highlands of Seminole Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands of Seminole, Fitchburg sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands of Seminole, Fitchburg over the last 12 months is $606,800, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,000
Median Sale Price
$606,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$649,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
257
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Months of Supply
2.70
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,700 - $1,810 per month
- Highland Ridge
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 488+ Sq Ft
- 2976 Chapel Valley
- Fitchburg, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
989
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$156,439
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,222
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
76.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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