Dunn's Marsh
Suburban Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County 53711, 53719
Malborough Park is centrally located
Since Marlborough Park anchors the community geographically and recreationally, kids often venture there after school to climb on the playground or compete in a game of horseshoes. Gardeners will love getting their hands dirty in the community garden on the weekend or finding a taste of nature along the forested trails. Serious hiking enthusiasts head across Seminole Highway to the trails at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Arboretum, which spans over 1,200 acres. The hilly terrain that winds through woodlands to marshlands and prairies makes it great for watching wildlife, offering glimpses of turkeys or sandhill cranes. On the other side of Dunn’s Marsh, Allied Park and the adjacent Belmar Hills Park have picnic tables and shelters that make them popular for neighborhood cookouts. To give back, folks can donate to the food pantry or volunteer in the same building as the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. The neighborhood association frequently hosts events like community meals or seasonal celebrations such as pumpkin carving. Other group activities include a day at the AMC Fitchburg 18 movie theater or the 18-hole Nakoma Golf Club.
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Biting into a burger at Badger Tavern
Refueling after the park is easy at Badger Tavern Bar and Grill, an old standby serving burgers and cheese curds. The atmosphere is friendly and full of regulars who know the servers and cooks by name. For lunch on the go, stop by Gino’s Italian Deli for a counter-service sandwich and grab a take-and-bake lasagna for dinner later. Other local and chain restaurants can also be found along US Highway 18, with plenty of bars to catch the Badgers game on TV. “There’s also a shopping center along the highway with a Home Depot, a Latin supermarket and some antique stores,” says Johnson. Head three miles south to pick up groceries at Target or Aldi.
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A mix of rentals, older homes and newer, affordable construction
Most of Dunn’s Marsh’s housing is contained inside five streets, forming a residential pentagon. “There's a unique mix of long-term rentals, newer construction houses, and older single-family homes. There’s something for everyone,” says Johnson. About half of the neighborhood’s housing is apartment complexes clustered at its southwest corner. These buildings vary in unit count and height, with everything from duplexes to established low-rise communities. Winding cul de sacs encircle Malborough Park, the neighborhood’s largest. Mature trees line the sidewalks, accompanied by cars parked comfortably along the wide streets. Ranch-style and split-level homes rest on neat lawns with wooded backyards. Due to its proximity to Downtown Madison, prices for both owners and renters have increased in recent years. To bring in new home buyers, the city undertook a housing project. “It was a housing development built in conjunction with the city of Madison,” says Realtor Tony Antoniewicz of Re/Max Preferred. “It was a way to put people in brand new homes at a very reasonable price if they qualify because of income. You could also pay cash since it wasn’t income-restricted.” Buyers can get a three-bedroom, vinyl-sided ranch-style home for between $250,000 and $420,000. Split-levels are less common and priced a bit higher, ranging from $365,000 to $400,000.
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Attending class in Dunn's Marsh schools
Students start out at Stoner Prairie Elementary, an A-minus-rated school according to Niche. Savanna Oaks Middle scores an A-plus, and Verona Area High earns an A from Niche. The high school offers more than 25 athletic programs and 50 student-run clubs and activities, so there are plenty of ways for students to get involved.
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Getting around Dunn's Marsh
Three Madison Metro bus stops serve residents in this neighborhood, all on the west side. Although the five-mile stretch takes 35 minutes to reach Madison, rush hour traffic has little to no impact on the duration of the commute. This route runs along Madison Avenue and ends just outside Camp Randall Stadium.
Written By
Malcolm Longerbeam
Photography Contributed By
James Leynse
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelley Muselman
Kelley Muselman
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
(608) 292-6215
87 Total Sales
2 in Dunn's Marsh
$264K - $350K Price Range
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Rena Ripp
Rena Ripp
EXP Realty, LLC
(608) 292-2468
151 Total Sales
2 in Dunn's Marsh
$116K - $325K Price Range
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Zouhair Zahid
Zouhair Zahid
Lannon Stone Realty LLC
(608) 292-3673
52 Total Sales
2 in Dunn's Marsh
$365K - $375K Price Range
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Lindsay Hagens
Lindsay Hagens
Keller Williams Realty
(608) 807-2411
78 Total Sales
3 in Dunn's Marsh
$285K - $385K Price Range
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Tommy Van Ess
Tommy Van Ess
Responds QuicklyFirst Weber Inc
(608) 292-3518
238 Total Sales
2 in Dunn's Marsh
$335K - $505K Price Range
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Kris Lindahl
Kris Lindahl
Responds Quickly(612) 260-4292
5,688 Total Sales
1 in Dunn's Marsh
$285,000 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
Dawley Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Doncaster Park
- Playground
Zook Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Marlborough Park
Flad Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mohican Pass Triangle Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Belmar Hills Park
Southern Arboretum Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dunn's Marsh | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dunn's Marsh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunn's Marsh, Madison sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Dunn's Marsh, Madison over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$329,000
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$189,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
694
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,265
Significantly below the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,588
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
753
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
593
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,005 - $1,048 per month
- Avalon Madison Village
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 781+ Sq Ft
- 4647 Atticus Way
- Madison, WI
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$1,299 - $1,399 per month
- Thurston Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
- 4523 Thurston Ln
- Fitchburg, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,908
Median Age
33
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,057
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,846
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
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®
67
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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