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Bay Creek puts nature and retail between Monona Bay and Wingra Creek
Bay Creek embraces the southern shores of Monona Bay and the north bank of Wingra Creek, and homes, parks and retail outlets fill the space between them. John Nolen Drive connects the neighborhood to Downtown Madison. Park Street is lined with local eateries and grocery stores. Green spaces, including Olin Park on Lake Monona and the University of Wisconsin—Madison Arboretum on Lake Wingra, circle around the community.
Bay Creek is just on the other side of Monona Bay from downtown Madison.
The UW Arboretum in Bay Creek offers 20 miles of trails for recreation and education.
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Vintage homes remain competitively priced amid redevelopment
Housing options include a mixture of ranch-style properties, bungalows, cottages and other styles popular in the early 20th century. Most were built from the 1920s to the 1950s, although the oldest houses date to the late 1800s. Properties smaller than 1,750 square feet have sold from the low $200,000s to mid-$600,000s, while most larger homes go from the mid-$500,000s to the high $1,100,000s. “You can get anywhere from there, so it’s pretty ideal and doesn’t have a lot of turnover," says Devery Cash, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has sold several homes along Lake Monona. “It’s next to bike paths, and it’s close to all the redevelopment they’re doing along the lakefront." Bay Creek’s median sale price of $432,000 is higher than the city’s $417,000 but lower than neighboring Greenbush ’s $440,000 and Vilas ’ $1,130,000.
Sprawling ranch homes from the 1950's are found along Monona Bay in Bay Creek.
Modest bungalows can be found throughout Bay Creek.
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Bayside parks and a creek-side trail surround the neighborhood
Bay Creek takes its name from the nature that surrounds it. “The Bay Creek area has access to both of our major lakes, as well as the tributary in between, Wingra Creek. That puts everybody in easy access to the Arboretum, as well as the zoo,” Cash says. Wingra Creek is followed by a 2-mile-long bike path that in turn connects with the downtown-bound Capital City Trail. Monona Bay is open for boating and fishing, and several homes along Shore Drive have their own private docks. “A water ski team that’s based out of Madison practices every Sunday, and that’s a big draw for people," Cash says. "In the month of February, there’s a lot of events out on the frozen lake that are always popular.” Bernie’s Beach Park is a go-to for summertime swims and viewing the downtown skyline across the bay. Olin Park, on Lake Monona, has its own spaces for swimming and sporting, and it hosts Christmas lights displays in December. Goodman Park features sports facilities like ballfields and a basketball court, and its public pool and water slides attract large crowds in the summer. West of the neighborhood, the UW—Madison Arboretum offers more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through 1,200 acres of diverse natural habitats full of wildlife. The Henry Vilas Zoo, a free attraction for 120 years, is also blocks away from Bay Creek’s northern edge. Quann Park invites dog owners to let their dogs run leash-free. The Alliant Energy Center hosts popular events throughout the year, from the world's biggest bratwurst festival to comedy and musical acts and high school graduations.
Residents of Bay Creek often enjoy walks along the Wingra Creek Trail.
No matter the season, Bay Creek residents can get out and water ski on Lake Monona.
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Park Street offers diverse grocery and dining options
While Park Street links Bay Creek to downtown Madison, residents don’t have to travel far for a meal out or grocery runs. Dining options along Park Street are diverse, including:
The Mexican-themed Taqueria Guadalajara
The Western-style Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
The health food-oriented Paleo Mama Bakery.
The Lakeside Street Coffee House, though blocks away from the main retail drag, is a cherished community gathering spot, especially popular among cyclists and residents who walk there for their morning brews. Park Street’s grocery options include Pick ‘n Save, K-Food Market and the weekly South Madison Farmers’ Market at the neighborhood’s Madison Labor Temple.
Bay Creek has a Famous Dave's located on South Park Avenue.
Bay Creek residents head to South Madison's Farmer's Market for fresh food and flowers.
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Students can attend local public schools or nearby private options
Students can attend the well-rated Madison Metropolitan School District, including the local Franklin Elementary School and Wright Middle School. The state’s school choice policy means that students can apply to public schools across the district, as well as to charter and voucher-backed schools. Bay Creek is also home to the Woodland Montessori School, and it’s less than 3 miles from the private Edgewood High School and the top-rated Wingra School.
Students living in Bay Creek have a quick commute to Franklin Elementary School.
Edgewood High School is a top private high school in the Bay Creek neighborhood.
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Downtown is accessible by car, bus or bike
Getting around Madison is made easy by access to major roads and bus lines. Drivers, as well as Metro Transit’s B-line buses, can take Park Street to access Downtown, 2 miles away. Cycling to work is also common, with bike paths cutting through Brittingham Park and along Washington Avenue on their way downtown. Health care is even closer to home at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, a block past Bay Creek’s northwest corner.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Bay Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bay Creek, Madison sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay Creek, Madison over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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