Nestled between the Yahara River and Lake Mendota, the small neighborhood of Sherman Terrace provides residents with an abundance of recreational activities and is less than three miles northeast of downtown Madison. Located on the isthmus next to the downtown area, this community offers access to many of the city’s best outdoor amenities in addition to several local shops and eateries. Convenient access to public transportation and local roads make it easy for residents to travel through Dane County with ease.
The Tenney Park breakwater is a great place for fresh air and exercise.
The Yahara River runs along side Tenny Park.
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Condos and classic homes
Residents of Sherman Terrace occupy one of the neighborhood’s condominium or apartment complexes or one of the few waterfront homes that can be found where the neighborhood meets Lake Mendota. Condo units have recently sold between $160,000 and $200,000, often featuring modern kitchen appliances, fresh flooring and paint among other amenities. The neighborhood’s waterfront homes were built between the 1930s and 50s and feature private docks.
A Single-Family Cape Cod-Style Home off Sherman Avenue in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood.
Several Large Multi-Story Lakefront Homes on Lake Mendota in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood
A Brick Seven-Story Apartment Building at 1622 Fordem Avenue in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood
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Spend the day at the park
Locals of Sherman Terrace can enjoy the fresh air at Filene Park where you can have a picnic under the shade of the park’s tall trees or cast a line from the water’s edge. Bordering the park to the east you can find the Tenney Park Boat Launch where boat owners can launch for a day out on Lake Mendota. Across the street, paddlers can launch their canoe or kayak for a drift down the flowing Yahara River.
A Jogger Runs across the Tenney Park Breakwater on Lake Mendota in Sherman Terrace.
Ducks Splash in the Waters of Lake Mendota off the Shore of Filene Park in Sherman Terrace.
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Madison Metropolitan Schools
Young learners in the area will likely start their education at Emerson Elementary School, part of the Madison Metropolitan School District with an A-minus overall Niche grade. Named after the famous poet, Emerson Elementary has a Music con Brio program that offers instruction in violin, cello and piano among others. Students will then head to Sherman Middle School, which has an A-plus diversity grade on Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Madison East High School is the last stop for students, offering an Academic and Career Planning program for students along with a B-plus Niche grade.
The entrance and signage for Madison East High School in Emerson East.
Sherman Middle School has a C+ rating according to Niche.
Emerson elementary School is located in Madison.
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Easy access to downtown
Sherman Terrace is conveniently located under 3 miles from the downtown Madison area, allowing residents easy access to various city amenities. Public transportation through Metro Transit is also available, with several stops along East Johnson Street and Fordem Avenue.
You can take East Washington or East Johnson to head downtown.
Madison Metro serves Sherman Terrace.
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Local shops and eateries
Head down Fordem Avenue and stop by JiggyJamz Records and CDs to listen to live mixing or to pick up a new vinyl for your collection. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co is right next door, offering residents a place to satisfy their sweet tooth with hand scooped ice cream or a milkshake. There are several other eateries close by, including fresh croissants at Far Breton Bakery, Mediterranean fare at Banzo. Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge is popular for its laid back ambience, offering tasty cocktails and food options.
Signage for East Side Ink and Tyrant.
Mural on Fordem Ave in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood, Reading "New Orleans Take Out"
Logo for Far Breton Bakery, A Local Independent Bakery Truck that was Established in 2019
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Parks in this Area
Burrows Park
Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area
Johnson Park
Soccer
Trails
Playground
Tenney Park
Basketball
Boating
Fishing
Filene Park
Boating
Fishing
Multi-Purpose Field
Burr Jones Park
Basketball
Fishing
Parking Lot
Emerson East Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
8 min drive
Bus
Sherman & Sherman (Eb)
Bus
E Johnson & Fordem (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sherman Terrace
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sherman Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherman Terrace, Madison sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherman Terrace, Madison over the last 12 months is $218,000, up 6% 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
1,490
Median Age
34
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,608
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,403
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
41.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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