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Natural resources and convenient location among neighborhood highlights
The Faircrest neighborhood sits on Madison’s west side, tucked between Owen Conservation Park and Mineral Point Road, and abuts the Parkwood Hills neighborhood. “To me, the highlights are the natural resources in the neighborhood as well as the walkability of schools, Owen Conservancy, restaurants, proximity to the bike path and bus routes as well as the new Bus Rapid Transit route,” says Max Magee, the vice president of the Faircrest Neighborhood Association. Trees provide shade and atmosphere along the hilly and curved streets, which are thematically named. “My favorite trivia about the neighborhood is that the streets are named alphabetically, for nautical items — Anchor, Beach, Cable, through Masthead, Nautilus, and Offshore Drives,” Magee says.
Varied architecture along hilly, leafy streets
Faircrest houses are varied and distinct. Midcentury modern designs sit next to ranch homes and split-levels, with Colonial Revival designs also common. “Homes were mostly built in the 60s and 70s,” says Kietra Olson, a Realtor with Realty Executives Cooper Spransy. “There’s large lots and mature trees and lots of parks and green spaces.” Prices for single-family homes can range from $450,000 through $750,000. Condos are also available along Mineral Point Road, and these cost between $160,000 and $230,000. The hilly landscape offers both beauty and new challenges. “Because of the hills, we have had to deal with managing the water flows and the City of Madison has been working on a watershed project to help mitigate the higher levels of rainfall and flooding that we're starting to see as the climate becomes more volatile,” Magee says.
Faircrest has a range of housing styles to display on its tree lined streets.
Condominiums are popping up in Faircrest with prices between $160,000-$230,000.
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Post-secondary options at Vel Phillips Memorial High
Elementary students in Faircrest who live east of Island Drive can attend Glenn Stephens Elementary, rated a B-plus by Niche. The rest of the neighborhood can attend John Muir Elementary, rated a B. Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School earns a B and Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores an A. Memorial offers competitive athletics, over two dozen AP classes and a range of other post-secondary preparation options. These include an information technology academy, Upward Bound, youth apprenticeships and internships. These schools are all walkable from some parts of the neighborhood.
Stephens Elementary school in Glen Oak Hills has an outdoor classroom for its students.
Gillespie Middle School in West Madison welcomes students of all types.
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Wild turkeys and other wildlife flock around Owen Conservation Park
Faircrest offers residents access to nature and wildlife. “The thing that I was really surprised to find when we moved in was how intimately close to nature we are,” Magee says. “On a daily basis there are flocks of turkeys parading down the street, jumping over fences in the backyard, and deer, coyotes, and hawks constantly in and out of the neighborhood as well.” Owen Conservation Park is home to almost 100 acres of oak savannah. Garner Park is known for its award-winning shelter, whose design was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, plus a scenic overlook, skating rink and pickleball courts. The Parkcrest Swim & Tennis Club, named in combination of the Parkwood Hills and Faircrest neighborhoods, is on Inner Drive. Membership is required for the club.
Wild turkeys are a common sight at Owen Conservation Park in Faircrest
Designed by Stuart William Gallaher in 1970, the shelter at Garner Park won first prize in a national parks design competition.
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Oakcrest Tavern is a longtime institution
West Towne Mall is under 2 miles west of Faircrest, and Market Square Shopping Center is just across Mineral Point Road. While Madison’s west side is home to many chain restaurants, some local options do exist near the neighborhood. Oakcrest Tavern at the base of Rosa Road is a longtime institution for no-frills pub grub. Otto’s Restaurant and Bar serves Mediterranean fare in an 1870s farmhouse. Saigon Noodles on Odana Road specializes in Vietnamese cuisine. Hy-Vee on Whitney Way is the closest option for groceries at just over a mile away.
Ottos serves upscale Mediterranean cuisine in this 1870's converted farmhouse.
Oakcrest Tavern is iconic for its no frills pub food, good vibes, and friendly atmosphere.
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New rapid bus line speeds downtown via Mineral Point Road
Downtown Madison is 5 miles away and accessible via Mineral Point Road. There’s also a new express bus route; Madison Metro’s Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT, runs along Mineral Point Road with a stop at Island Drive and another at Rosa Road. For cyclists, the Southwest Commuter Path is a little southeast of Faircrest on the other side of Odana Road. UW Health’s University Hospital is under 4 miles away and the Dane County Regional Airport is 10 miles away.
Annual Madison Opera at Garner Park hits the high notes
The neighborhood association hosts a series of events. “We have our annual Faircrest Halloween Fest and various local neighborhood socials but our proximity to Parkwood Hills means that we frequently attend each other’s events,” Magee says. “Parkwood Hills has an Easter Egg Hunt that my daughter has participated in since she could walk.” Garner Park also hosts an annual Opera in the Park event, in which Madison Opera puts on a free outdoor show in the summer.
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Parks in this Area
Owen Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
Garner Park
Basketball
Soccer
Pickleball
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
24 min drive
Bus
Mineral Point & Island (Wb)
Bus
Mineral Point & S Rosa (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Faircrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Faircrest, Madison sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Faircrest, Madison over the last 12 months is $384,242, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,174
Median Age
43
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,735
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,907
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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