Maple-Prairie
Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County 53719
Scenic views and architectural variety
Most of the neighborhood was built in the 1990s, and single-family homes make up most of Maple-Prairie. The hilly location, once rolling farmland, allows for scenic views from some porches and back patios. Popular styles are ranch and Colonial Revival designs, with other homes showcasing midcentury modern elements like ribbon windows and gently pitched roofs. Yards are spacious and well-manicured, and sturdy trees provide shade and atmosphere. Most homes feature garages and off-street parking. Prices range from $300,000 to $500,000.Year-round outdoor fun at local parks
Elver Park bustles with activity year-round. In summer, people play the popular 18-hole disc golf course that winds through woods and prairie while youth soccer and pick-up basketball games are played nearby. In winter, cross-country skiers fly on city-maintained trails, skaters whirl at the ice rink, and sledders rush down one of the biggest and most popular hills in town. Smaller Maple Prairie Park, right in the neighborhood, offers a playground and multi-purpose fields. To explore a restored Wisconsin habitat, Maddie Smith, Community Education Coordinator with the University of Wisconsin Arboretum suggests the Grady Tract area of the Arb. "It’s such a magical area but you have to work a little harder to get there. Really amazing restored oak savannah with beautiful wildflowers and these oaks that are just ancient and gnarled," Smith says. Film buffs can take in big screen movies at the AMC IMAX theater on McKee Road.Career and academic options at Verona Area High School
While technically within Madison’s boundaries, the neighborhood sends students to the Verona Area School District, beginning with Stoner Prairie Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche. Savanna Oaks Middle School gets a B-plus grade and Verona Area High School earns an A. The high school offers a range of competitive athletic programs and provides a mix of Advanced Placement courses along with career development programs: students can earn industry certificates along with high school credit, or take on apprenticeships in a variety of fields, like hospitality, agriculture, architecture, and marketing.Booming markets and seasonal celebrations
Summer months bring the Dane County Farmers’ Market, in which about 170 local producers surround the State Capitol in downtown Madison each Saturday morning. As the weather begins to get brisk, The Linda and Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability hosts their Fall Festival in early October with live music, apple-picking and a chance to use their 180-year-old cider press. Once it gets truly cold, Four Winds Farm holds an evening Winter Craft Market inside their barn for any lingering holiday shopping.Easy access to for commuters
Maple-Prairie is bordered by busy McKee Road, a major thoroughfare connecting Verona, Fitchburg, and Madison’s south side. The neighborhood is 10 miles from downtown Madison, and 4 miles from Verona, home of Epic Systems, a major area employer, so commuters have convenient access to both. For travel lovers, the Dane County Regional Airport lies 21 miles away and offers flights to major Midwestern airport hubs such as O’Hare, Detroit, and Minneapolis. Madison is generally bike-friendly, as well, with bike lanes and paved bike trails throughout the city. Still, in this specific area, most people get around via car.Groceries, pubs, and shopping all nearby
It’s hard to beat this neighborhood for grocery convenience, with Pick ‘n Save just across McKee Rd and the popular Woodman’s 3 miles north. Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Target are also within 3 miles. For a real taste of Wisconsin's German influence, residents shop at Bavaria Sausage or sip German-style beers at the Fitchburg location of the local Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. The Dane’s several locations offers two free pitchers to each of the 170-plus Madison Summer League Ultimate Frisbee teams, so some summer nights can get crowded. To order in, people enjoy local pizza chain Glass Nickel, which has a location on Muir Field Road.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Zouhair Zahid
Lannon Stone Realty LLC
(608) 292-3673
53 Total Sales
1 in Maple-Prairie
$420,000 Price
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Jean Armendariz-Kerr
Mode Realty Network
(608) 292-5201
105 Total Sales
1 in Maple-Prairie
$490,000 Price
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Javier Neira
Responds QuicklyRestaino & Associates
(608) 292-3665
36 Total Sales
1 in Maple-Prairie
$230,000 Price
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Jacci See
Responds QuicklyCompass Real Estate Wisconsin
(608) 292-2440
122 Total Sales
1 in Maple-Prairie
$310,500 Price
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Seth Pfaehler
Responds QuicklyThe McGrady Group, LLC
(608) 602-2103
478 Total Sales
1 in Maple-Prairie
$430,000 Price
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Mary Whitcomb
Responds QuicklyCompass Real Estate Wisconsin
(608) 292-2873
183 Total Sales
2 in Maple-Prairie
$332K - $406K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Maple-Prairie | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maple-Prairie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maple-Prairie, Madison sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Maple-Prairie, Madison over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Somewhat Bikeable
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