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For Greater Sandburg, convenience is key
Situated at the Interstate 90 and Route 151 interchange, Madison’s Greater Sandburg neighborhood offers a direct Downtown commute. Dane County Regional Airport lies immediately west, with ongoing commercial development to the south. That said, there is still that classic sense of privacy outside Downtown. Classic home styles fall below the national average price point, varying enough in size to suit the needs of different buyers. Aside from the adjoining park, locals have plenty to do outdoors in Greater Sandburg, be it planting in the community garden or catching a Mallards game.
Greater Sandburg is close to downtown Madison, and has access to a plethora of amenities.
Greater Sandburg has several bus routes that run along East Washington Avenue.
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Established midcentury homes and condos
The real estate market in Greater Sandburg is very competitive: homes spend an average of just 20 days on the market. The neighborhood is comprised of predominantly single-family homes, but there are pockets of townhomes and condos that offer advantageous price points. A simple, no-frills two-bedroom condo would fetch between $150,000 and $180,000. In contrast, the 12-month median price on a single-family home is $360,000, nearly $50,000 lower than in greater Madison. Prices rose 16% on average across 12 months, as compared to the previous 12 recorded months. These figures will likely continue to increase. Greater Sandburg’s streets feature homes from the mid-to-late 20th century, which means modest ranch styles, standard split-levels and classic Colonial Revivals. Three-bedroom homes of all styles range between $240,000 and $410,000. Most have a driveway and a two-car garage.
Modern traditional styles can also be found in some of Greater Sandburg's newer developments.
Several duplexes can also be found scattered throughout Greater Sandburg.
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Tons of outdoor activities at Reindahl Park
Madison is bursting with outdoor amenities. Greater Sandburg alone has over 120 acres of parkland where neighbors come together to walk, play and socialize. Reindahl Park is one such green space that offers a soccer field, a cricket field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. The park is home to one of the city’s three splash pads, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Kids can also explore the popular community garden, where locals grow their own fruits and vegetables. Sandburg Woods is a 34-acre conservation park known for its rich diversity of oak woodland wildflowers tucked away from rows of homes. The park features a nearly one-mile hilly trail through mature forest. Folks can also attend a baseball game at the local “Duck Pond.” “Warner Park has a college baseball summer league that’s one of the top draws in the country,” says Realtor Daniel Huebsch of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy. “The Madison Mallards outdraw the Oakland A’s, even, with 1,500 to 2,000 people per game.”
Locals of Greater Sandburg frequent the soccer fields at Reindahl Park.
Reindahl Park in Greater Sandburg has tennis courts for open use.
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Environmental concerns for the Madison area
Life in the greater Madison area carries a few environmental concerns. In 2019, controversy arose around the city’s dirt excavation at Reindahl Park. The project involved excavating soil to install sewage pipelines but to do so, diggers extracted the groundwater and released it near Reindahl Park. Harmful levels of PFAs contaminate this groundwater. Starkweather Creek is perhaps the most pressing example of PFA contamination, as evidenced by the Department of Health Services’ letter to the public advising against drinking or even playing in the water. The presence of microplastics is a newer issue that is garnering attention. “There aren’t many places in Dane County where you can’t find microplastics,” says Huebsch. “Basically, everywhere has them.”
Residents of Greater Sandburg are often seen hiking on the paved path at Sandburg Woods.
Even in the cold months, Reindahl Park in Greater Sandburg is a beautiful place.
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Commuting and flying are convenient in this neighborhood
Residents of Greater Sandburg can easily access Downtown Madison via a 7-mile drive along Route 151. This commute takes between 15 and 25 minutes during morning rush hour. The Madison Metro is a reliable option, but taking the bus into Downtown during rush hour takes twice the time of a drive. Locals will soon have an alternative, however: “They’re in the process of creating a high-speed bus line with minimal stops, and residents would be in that feeder system,” says Huebsch. “If they wanted to get to downtown, it’s kind of like an express.” One small concern buyers might have when considering Greater Sandburg is the noise of the adjacent Dane County Regional Airport. “It’s not a super big deterrent, but like any airport, if you’re in the flight path, you’re in the flight path,” says Huebsch.
Greater Sandburg has access to Dane County Regional Airport, which also has a private runway.
Residents of Greater Sandburg can often be seen traversing Reindahl Park in Greater Sandburg.
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Attending class in Greater Sandburg
Students in Greater Sandburg attend Sandburg Elementary, rated B-minus by Niche. Sennett Middle School gets a C-plus overall and offers dual language immersion classes in Spanish and English. East High is a B-minus school with a solid STEM program. Isthmus Montessori offers private school instruction for kindergarten through twelfth grades.
Madison East High School has a unique feline mascot: "Peppy Purgolder."
Sandburg Elementary School in Greater Sandburg is located at 4114 Donald Drive.
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Chain restaurants and retail shopping abound in Greater Sandburg
Greater Sandburg has a fair bit of shopper and commuter traffic along Route 151, its main thoroughfare. The area’s dining scene is largely casual and affordable. Nearby chain restaurants like Olive Garden and Qdoba provide a convenient sit-down meal. The local ALDI and Hy-Vee Grocery Stores offer weekly essentials, each a stone’s throw away from the other. Those looking for a little retail therapy can drive to East Towne Mall and peruse the various name-brand stores, grabbing a snack in between at one of the eateries.
Greater Sandburg also has plenty of chain restaurants to choose from along East Washington Ave.
Greater Sandburg has some unique local retail options, like DSG Outerwear.
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Parks in this Area
Carpenter-Ridgeway Park
Mayfair Park
Sandburg Woods
Thurber Park
Basketball
Playground
Amund Reindahl Park
Brigham Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
9 min drive
Bus
Melody & Stuart (Wb)
Bus
N Stoughton E & N Stoughton (Nb)
Bus
E Washington & Mendota (Eb)
Bus
Anniversary & Hayes (Nb)
Bus
E Washington & Lien (Wb)
Bus
E Washington & Macarthur (Wb)
Bus
N Stoughton E & Orin (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Greater Sandburg
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greater Sandburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greater Sandburg, Madison sell after 130 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Greater Sandburg, Madison over the last 12 months is $312,900, down 18% from the median 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,033
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,213
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,153
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.9%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
85.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 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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