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Meadowood

Meadowood

Suburban Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin

Dane County 53711

$383,367 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Walkable schools and parks on the cusp of Madison

Located 6 miles southwest of Downtown Madison, the neighborhood of Meadowood features winding suburban streets lined with tall pines and maples, where community gardens and expansive parks are a short walk down the sidewalk. “Originally, Meadowood was marketed as country living in the city. That hasn’t been true for a while now, but it’s still a quiet, residential suburb,” says Mike Edmonds, an area resident for roughly 20 years and Board President of the Meadowood Neighborhood Association. “Meadowood is predominantly single-family, midcentury homes. There are three schools around the neighborhood, and we’re surrounded by churches, a drugstore and a library.” With frequent neighborhood events and an established residential feel, the ranch-style homes of Meadowood provide a comfortable place to put down roots.

The is an overview of Meadowood in Madison, WI.
The is an overview of Meadowood in Madison, WI.
The recreation facility in nearby Elver Park offers locals many activities to enjoy.
The recreation facility in nearby Elver Park offers locals many activities to enjoy.
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Ranch-style homes built between the 1960s and ‘70s

Single-story ranch-style houses built between the 1960s and ‘70s populate Meadowood’s gently curving streets. Some have midcentury modern flairs, and nearly all feature attached two-car garages and ample lawn space shaded by mature trees. A few split-level and two-story homes also line the sidewalks in addition to the brick apartment complexes on Balsam Road. Prices start in the upper $200,000 range and can climb to $530,000, although the median home sells for $375,000.

Split-Level homes are perfect for new families in Meadowood.
Split-Level homes are perfect for new families in Meadowood.
Ranch homes are common in Meadowood.
Ranch homes are common in Meadowood.
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Walk to Huegel Elementary, Orchard Ridge Elementary and Toki Middle

Some Madison Metropolitan Schools are within walking distance of Meadowood homes. The neighborhood is bookended by Orchard Ridge Elementary and Huegel Elementary, which both score a B-minus from Niche. At Huegel Elementary, students can participate in its ceiling art project, which every year adds to the ongoing, student-made art exhibit in the school’s hallways. Toki Middle is adjacent to Orchard Ridge Elementary and also earns a B-minus. Memorial High receives an A grade and is ranked by Niche as the No. 4 best public high school out of 47 in the Madison area.

The Huegel Elementary School signage provides the daily announcements.
The Huegel Elementary School signage provides the daily announcements.
This is the front entrance to Akira R. Toki Middle School.
This is the front entrance to Akira R. Toki Middle School.
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Meadowood Park is convenient to many homes

At the heart of the neighborhood is Meadowood Park, a popular spot for after-school playdates on the playground or the basketball court. A handful of other neighborhood parks are nearby, but for more robust recreation, residents head a mile west to Elver Park, the largest community park in Madison. The range of amenities includes a disc golf course, plus a splash pad for hot summer days. Meadowridge Library is also within walking distance, making it easy for residents to pick up a new read or attend meetings and classes that range from knitting clubs to book-writing boot camps.

Elver Park has a playground.
Elver Park has a playground.
Disc golf course map at Elver Park.
Disc golf course map at Elver Park.
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Meadowood is located on Madison's south west side.
Meadowood is located on Madison's south west side.

A longstanding tradition of community involvement and neighborhood events

The Meadowood Neighborhood Association prides itself on its long history and deep involvement in the community, which began with the association’s founding in 1958. According to Mark Bauman, who has lived in Meadowood for over 30 years, “There are still a few original homeowners in the neighborhood who remember that when they moved here, the roads were all dirt, and most of the area was farmland.” Though the farms are gone, some residents still grow their own produce at a pair of community gardens found in Lucy Lincoln Hiestand Park and Meadowood Park, where local households can reserve annual plot space. Other ways residents stay involved include the neighborhood’s annual July picnic and the Meadowood Health Partnership, an initiative that provides support services to families.

Close to Fitchburg shopping and dining or West Towne Mall

Meadowood residents can pick up their groceries and other daily essentials at the nearby Hy-Vee, Aldi or Target located two miles south in Fitchburg. A handful of local dining options are nearby, such as Quivey’s Grove, where American fare is served in a historic mansion decorated with antiques. For a casual breakfast, folks head to Pancake Café for a diner atmosphere and buttermilk pancakes slathered in syrup. There’s also the Flying Hound Alehouse, which features a lengthy list of rotating drafts. “There’s a lot of farm-to-table restaurants in Madison because it’s a compact little city surrounded by farmland. Every Saturday Downtown they have the largest farmers’ markets in the country,” Edmond says, referring to the Dane County Farmer’s Market. “It’s in Capitol Square so it’s about eight blocks, and something like 20,000 people come out to it every week. And if the Badgers are playing, it’s even busier.” Chain eateries and fast-food bites are 3.5 miles north near West Towne Mall, where residents shop for home and clothing needs at retailers.

There are multiple retail shopping options on Raymond Rd.
There are multiple retail shopping options on Raymond Rd.
Quivey Grove has the Stable Grill near Meadowood.
Quivey Grove has the Stable Grill near Meadowood.
West Towne Mall is near Meadowood.
West Towne Mall is near Meadowood.
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Drive or bike into Downtown Madison

Located approximately 6 miles from Downtown Madison, residents can commute into the heart of the city in about a 15- to 20-minute drive. “We’re about a mile from the bike path that people use to commute into Downtown,” Edmond says. “They even plow it during the winter — not that I’d want to be on a bike when it’s 20 degrees out.” Metro Transit bus stops along Raymond Road travel to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its health system, with service going as far as Capitol Square. For further trips, Dane County Regional Airport is approximately 20 miles northeast or roughly a half-hour away by car.

The is an overview of Meadowood in Madison, WI.
The is an overview of Meadowood in Madison, WI.
Madison Metro serves Meadowood.
Madison Metro serves Meadowood.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dane County Regional/Truax Field

24 min drive

Bus

Raymond & Cameron (Wb)

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Raymond & S Whitney (Wb)

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Raymond & Prairie (Eb)

Bus

Raymond & Leland (Wb)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Meadowood US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$390,000
Median Single Family Price
$387,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Months of Supply
0.30
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
855
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,685
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,864
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
842
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,934
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,021
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,664

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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