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Quirky Madison neighborhood on the banks of Lake Monona
Just beyond downtown lies Marquette, a city neighborhood that's one of Madison's best-known. Folks like to describe this area as bohemian, with a hip vibe that permeates from Williamson Street (lovingly shortened to Willy Street by locals) to the shores of Lake Monona. “It’s known as the hippie neighborhood,” says Julie Griffin, a Realtor with Stark Company Realtors and former Marquette resident. “But really, all kinds of people live there; it’s just a very diverse and accepting community.” Full of music festivals, historic homes and eclectic local businesses, it's no wonder that Marquette is considered one of Madison's trendiest places to live.
The Capital City Trail in Marquette is a busy commuter area for cyclists and joggers.
Copper sculptures are scattered throughout the Marquette neighborhood.
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Locally owned shops and restaurants stretch down Willy Street
Shops and restaurants line Willy Street in brick storefronts side-by-side with colorful homes. At the furthest end, near the Yahara River, lies a Madison establishment: Mickey’s Tavern, a neighborhood watering hole known for tasty brunch in the mornings and live music at night. Walking down the isthmus toward downtown, residents will pass by various shops. Whether digging through vintage wares at Rewind Décor, picking up a new plant at Madison Greenhouse Store or perusing the wall-to-wall paintings at Hatch Art House, there’s something for everyone. Afterward, there’s plenty to eat. “Ha Long Bay has the best Asian food in Madison, and A Pig in a Fur Coat is just fantastic,” Griffin says. Or, residents can pick up groceries on the way home at Willy Street Co-op. Those want to keep the fun going will find popular performance venues like the Sylvee further north along Washington Avenue.
The Madison Greenhouse Store in Marquette is a long-standing favorite.
Bad Dog Frida in Marquette knows locals so well, their dogs get free treats when stopping by.
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Historic homes with front porches and dormer windows line the streets
Houses occupy narrow lots bordered by sidewalks and small strips of grass bursting with greenery despite their size. As one of Madison’s oldest neighborhoods, houses date from the late 1800s through the early 1900s, with popular styles including Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes and American Foursquares. A mix of brick and wood siding accented by colorful trim lend homes a dollhouse-like quality. Charming dormer windows peer out over the streets, and residents can enjoy the seasonable weather from their large front porches framed by columns. A rare, modern condo can sell under $300,000, but a smaller single-family home like a quaint bungalow starts at $350,000 and can climb to $1 million for a spacious Queen Anne.
Queen Anne Victorian homes are also found throughout Marquette.
Some of the residential streets in Marquette are colorful, lending to its vibrant arts culture.
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Kick back to live music at McPike Park or take a lakeside dip
Just a block over from Willy Street is McPike Park. Aside from the skate park, the park mainly consists of paved paths through wide-open green spaces where the Eastside Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays. The biggest event here is La Fête de Marquette, a French-themed festival that draws thousands of visitors to the neighborhood for an array of musical acts, not to mention all the local vendors and carnival rides. Those who prefer to use their outdoor time to get away from the crowds can relax on the shores of Lake Monona at B.B. Clarke Beach or head to Orton Park for some old-fashioned fun on the playground or the basketball courts.
There is also a free outdoor skatepark at McPike Park in Marquette.
Marquette has access to plenty of outdoor recreation, including fishing.
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A hub for music lovers, with festivals year-round
This neighborhood is a hub for some of Madison’s biggest and best-known festivals. The Willy Street Fair brings a weekend of live music and good eats to town, kicked off by a parade celebrating Willy Street’s wacky and weird spirit. The Marquette Neighborhood Association also hosts a waterfront festival, spotlighting local and national talents on the stage at Yahara Place Park. The show-stealer is the River Alliance’s Fools’ Flotilla boat parade, where folks come out dressed in zany costumes and take to their kayaks and canoes in a colorful procession from one end of the river to the other.
Marquette is a vibrant neighborhood in Madison, rich in the arts.
Camp Randall Rowing Club holds practice on Lake Monona in Marquette.
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Kids can walk to excellent Madison Metropolitan Schools
Kids can attend Madison Metropolitan Schools starting at Lapham Elementary, which serves children in pre-kindergarten through the second grade. Upper-level elementary school students attend Marquette Elementary, which shares a building with O’Keeffe Middle in the neighborhood, a short walk from some homes. East High is less than a 10-minute drive away and has a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. All four schools score a B-plus or higher from Niche.
Lampham Elementary School is a highly-rated elementary school near Marquette.
Some students in Marquette may go to Madison East High School.
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Live right on the edge of downtown for a five-minute commute
With so much in the neighborhood there’s hardly a need to travel, as downtown Madison is also less than a five-minute drive away. Bus stops can be found along Jenifer Street and Washington Avenue, and by car, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dane County Regional Airport are about 10 to 15 minutes away in either direction.
Marquette is just minutes from downtown Madison, which can be accessed by the Metra line.
Marquette is bordered by Lake Monona, with some of the more expensive homes in this area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Marquette Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marquette, Madison sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Marquette, Madison over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Feel at home in this first-floor private entrance apartment in the residential Willy St Neighborhood, located on the desirable Madison Isthmus.This apartment features a living room in the front, a bedroom in the back, and a deck/balcony off the bedroom. Shared laundry is available in the building.Free off-street parking is available.The Marquette Neighborhood is one of the oldest
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