Eagle Heights Assembly
Suburban Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County 53705
$611,012
Average Value
$462
Average Price per Sq Ft
K-12 and beyond in this college town
Education is a theme in Eagle Heights Assembly that extends beyond the influence of the nearby University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Students are exposed to a lot of cultures at a young age because of the visiting international professors bringing their kids to Eagle Heights,” claims Sykes. Students enter the Madison Metropolitan School District, one of the highest regarded in the state, beginning at Shorewood Hills Elementary School. Shorewood Hills holds an A rating on Niche and was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a 2017 Blue Ribbon School. They then move to the A-rated Hamilton Middle School. Teens attend West High School, which holds an A-plus rating on Niche and was named the eighth-best public school in Wisconsin in 2023. The West High Rocket Club placed first at the American Rocketry Challenge in 2009, 2012 and 2019. Unsurprisingly, students may apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, whose medical campus is less than a mile east.
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Exploring Lake Mendota or planting something in the gardens
Lake Mendota isn’t the only spot for an outdoor adventure. Raymer’s Cove at Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a secluded little spot with a wooden staircase descending onto the beach. The area has over 12 miles of hiking, biking and dog walking trails. There are also access points for canoes and kayaks to launch onto Lake Mendota. The lake is a great place to spend a summer afternoon boating or scuba diving. Anglers will enjoy trying their luck at the northern pike. Eagle Heights Community Gardens offers a more terrestrial experience, welcoming all green thumbs to reserve a plot of land and watch their vegetables grow. Golfers can check out the scenic Blackhawk Country Club, which offers a Junior Golf Program for kids.
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Apartments, condos and homes are available in Eagle Heights Assembly
Mature trees line the narrow, winding roads of Eagle Heights Assembly, providing plenty of color during the fall months. Student housing forms a cluster in the neighborhood’s center, around which dense pockets of trees fill the otherwise empty space. With just over 1,000 unfurnished apartment units, Eagle Heights’ student housing offers students the chance to live within walking distance of the lake while remaining less than half a mile away from the medical campus. “Eagle Heights has a ton of diversity with graduate students, international students, and even visiting professors,” says Sykes. The roads leading to the apartments have flat sidewalks that make the area extremely walkable, and there is plenty of green space for dog walking. Two-bedroom condos are an alternative for those looking to buy, fetching between $450,000 and $600,000 for about 1,200 square feet. If waterfront views aren’t a dealbreaker, buyers can opt for a four-bedroom home farther inland. For $1 million to $1.5 million, buyers can settle into a contemporary or Tudor Revival-style home that’s still walkable or bikeable to the water’s edge.
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Issues with Lake Mendota's water quality
According to RiskFactor, living in the greater Madison area means assuming a moderate risk of flooding and fires. Other inclement weather conditions are minimal. That said, water pollution has been a major concern for Lake Mendota. In recent years, Lake Mendota beaches were shut down at various points due to an elevated presence of E. coli and/or Cyanobacteria produced by excessive amounts of algae. 2018 was a high point for lake closures, with 78 days of total shutdown reported.
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Getting to campus by bike or Downtown by bus
Students have an easy time biking the short distance east to the University’s medical campus. That said, the apartment complex at the neighborhood’s heart offers dozens of parking spaces for cars. The four-mile drive into Madison takes anywhere from 12 to 22 minutes by car, the latter value reflecting rush hour traffic. Three bus stops populate Eagle Heights Drive from east to west, which are walkable for student renters. It takes the Madison Metro 28 minutes to traverse the four-mile stretch into Downtown Madison during regular and rush hours.Coffee, pizza, and curry are all nearby options
Nearby restaurants are locally owned and casual. Ancora Café & Bakery has quality brunch options like eggs benedict and avocado toast, with specialty lattes to start the meal. For another breakfast option, La Brioche True Food has fluffy crepes, breakfast tacos, and savory breakfast tacos. Locals flock to Thai Basil for authentic Thai entrees like pumpkin curry and salmon panang curry. When it comes to pizza, Novanta is a neighborhood favorite, especially among students. Groceries are available at the Fresh Mart and Metro Market along Locust Drive, about half a mile from the neighborhood’s southernmost apartment unit. For everyday household needs, Target on University Avenue has the residents covered. Shoppers will be delighted to find all the retail options at Hilldale Shopping Center. The open-air mall has local boutiques and nationally recognized outlets. Take a break from shopping at the movies or enjoy one of Hilldale’s festivals like Hilldale-O-Ween, a costume contest with live music and a scavenger hunt.
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Written By
Malcolm Longerbeam
Photography Contributed By
Joe Kirsch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jo Ferraro
Jo Ferraro
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(608) 729-8452
1,076 Total Sales
1 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$410,000 Price
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Lou Elson
Lou Elson
Responds QuicklyEXIT Realty HGM
(608) 292-4308
183 Total Sales
1 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$450,000 Price
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Brandon Grosse
Brandon Grosse
Responds QuicklyAccord Realty
(608) 999-2150
175 Total Sales
1 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$537,500 Price
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Mark Gladue
Mark Gladue
Lauer Realty Group, Inc.
(608) 292-2553
235 Total Sales
3 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$410K - $550K Price Range
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Chas Martin
Chas Martin
Sprinkman Real Estate
(608) 292-2431
352 Total Sales
2 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$505K - $550K Price Range
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Shelly Sprinkman
Shelly Sprinkman
Sprinkman Real Estate
(608) 292-3989
396 Total Sales
1 in Eagle Heights Assembly
$450,000 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
Lucia Crest Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Four Corners Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Quarry Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
John C McKenna Park and Shorewood Hills Boathouse
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Post Farm Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
Stevens Street Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Eagle Heights Community Gardens
Raymer's Cove
Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Eagle Heights Assembly | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Eagle Heights Assembly Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eagle Heights Assembly, Madison sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Eagle Heights Assembly, Madison over the last 12 months is $518,750, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$552,500
Median Sale Price
$518,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$462
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
50
Median Year Built
1963
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,304
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,179
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,653
Median Age
32
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
2.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,568
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,391
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
86.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
67.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 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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