The Quarry Hill neighborhood lies east of Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg, a small but rapidly growing suburban city to the south of Madison. “Fitchburg is known for its mix of urban opportunities and rural recreation,” says Katherine Minski-Kirchner, the Marketing & Communications Director with the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor & Business Bureau. Less than 7 miles from downtown Madison, the neighborhood is bordered by small shopping centers and other businesses along Fish Hatchery Road, but corn still grows tall south of Nobel Drive, at least for now. “That whole area of Fitchburg has really seen explosive growth over the past couple of years,” says Alison Crim, owner and broker with Husky Homes, a team of Compass Real Estate Wisconsin. “They’re putting up apartment buildings, they’re building new commercial developments, they’re putting in coffee shops. And there’s land south of there that they’re going to continue to build on.”
You can enjoy a tight knit community in the Quarry Hill neighborhood.
Sip on your favorite morning brews at Oasis Cafe near Quarry Hill.
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Newer builds with commercial development nearby
While single-family homes dominate the neighborhood, it is surrounded by other sorts of development. “Quarry Hill itself is kind of a mix of residential and commercial,” Crim says. “ There’s a couple of large pharmaceutical companies that are stationed off Lacy Road and Fish Hatchery that have been at the core of some of the growth.” Homes typically date from the early 2000s, and common styles include New Traditional and split-level homes. Others feature midcentury modern elements. Attached garages, spacious lots and well-maintained yards are typical. Because of its comparatively recent development, most trees aren’t massive yet, though they’ve grown beyond saplings. Well-kept sidewalks line the streets. Prices range from $430,000 to almost $600,000.
Quarry Hill residents can enjoy sizable yards.
Some split level homes in Quarry Hill come with large bay windows.
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A mountain biking destination and new pickleball courts
Residents can head to the neighborhood’s Quarry Hill Park to enjoy the playground, community garden or catch a glimpse of wildlife like sandhill cranes or the occasional deer. Biking is a popular pursuit in Fitchburg and both street and mountain bikers have nearby places to ride. “Quarry Ridge Recreation Area, I’m told, has the best mountain biking in the area,” Crim says. “It’s a popular destination for people who want to do more extreme outdoor sports. It’s part of what makes the area unique.,” McGaw Park, about a mile east, recently added pickleball courts and is another option for outdoor recreation. “Pickleball is just blowing up around here,” Crim says.
Quarry Hill Recreation Area features popular mountain biking trails.
Quarry Hill Park is the perfect place to take the dogs for a walk.
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West High School hosts an annual Equity Symposium
Students in Quarry Hill can attend the Madison Metropolitan School District, rated a B-plus by Niche. Leopold Elementary, which earns a C-plus, serves the neighborhood. Cherokee Heights Middle School scores a B. West High School earns an A and offers competitive athletic programs, AP classes and youth apprenticeships and internships. Students can also earn dual enrollment credit with Madison College and attend West’s new annual Equity Symposium. Eagle School, a kindergarten through 8th grade private school geared toward gifted and talented students, is another nearby option.
West High School boasts a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
Leopold Elementary School has 624 students in grades PK-5.
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Markets, library activities and summer music
Quarry Hill residents can easily access Fitchburg’s local events. The Fitchburg Farmers Market runs from May through October at the Agora Pavilion. The Fitchburg Library hosts multiple book clubs and craft workshops. It also has programming geared toward kids, including story times, craft sessions and family trivia nights. Concerts at McKee is a free summer music series at McKee Farms Park. Four Winds Farm, a recently renovated farm that now doubles as an event space, hosts workshops, live music, and other special events, uniting the urban and rural character for which Fitchburg is known.
Find your new favorite book at the Fitchburg Library, just minutes from Quarry Hill.
Quarry Hill locals have easy access to Fitchburg Senior Center that has weekly events.
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Well-developed bike infrastructure and proximity to major employers
Fitchburg is known for its bike-friendly status. “Madison is one of the bike capitals of the country, I believe. And Fitchburg’s bike trails, I think, are even more elaborate than Madison’s,” says Crim. Commuters can easily access job opportunities from Fitchburg, including Promega, a biotech company next door to Quarry Hill. “You get a lot of people from Epic who want to be in the area, or who are commuting downtown because Fitchburg is so centrally located,” Crim says. Downtown Madison is 7 miles away via Fish Hatchery Road, and Verona’s Epic Systems, one of the area’s largest employers that has driven much of the recent growth, is 9 miles away via McKee Road.
Promega has a massive campus right next to Quarry Hill and is a major employer.
McGaw Park has large grass fields, perfect for playing with the pups.
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Local restaurants and shops within walking distance
Retail and dining options are right at the edge of the neighborhood. The Chocolate Shoppe scoops ice cream at its location off Lacy Road. Oasis Café, “a cute little coffee shop,” according to Crim, serves coffee from Madison’s EVP coffee roasters, as well as breakfast and lunch. Me & Julio is another option and offers outdoor seating. Other businesses include the day spa, Kneaded Relief. “It’s a popular destination for a day spa in Madison,” Crim says. All of these businesses are within a mile of Quarry Hill. Pick ‘N Save is the closet option for groceries and is under 2 miles north on Fish Hatchery Road.
Me & Julio is a lively Tex-Mex restaurant with a popular bar near Quarry Hill.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Shoppe just outside of Quarry Hill.
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Parks in this Area
McGaw Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Quarry Hill Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Quarry Ridge Recreation Area
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
26 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Quarry Hill
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Quarry Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Quarry Hill, Fitchburg sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Quarry Hill, Fitchburg over the last 12 months is $543,210, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,000
Median Sale Price
$543,210
Median Single Family Sale Price
$543,210
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
121
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
278
Median Age
34
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,772
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
70.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.1%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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