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Suburban comforts in Madison’s West Side
Tucked off of Midvale Boulevard and University Avenue, Sunset Village is a residential reprieve from a bustling area. This neighborhood in west Madison, Wisconsin, lies between Lake Mendota and Lake Wingra. It is characterized by quaint Cape Cods on streets lined with mature trees. “The homes are slightly smaller and less expensive than in some of the surrounding areas,” says Jason Iverson, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group who has sold homes across the city. “Sunset Village isn’t quite as walkable as some other Madison neighborhoods because it’s pretty suburban, but it’s still close to places like Hilldale Mall and the University.” Home prices range from the mid-$300,000s to over $750,000.
Sunset Village in Middleton, WI provides wide sidewalks for the local dog walking residents.
Sunset Village residents can find cute little neighborhood libraries through-out the community.
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Modest but charming homes at attractive prices
Shady oaks tower over the sidewalk-lined neighborhood streets, which have a quiet, forested feel despite being near two major roads. Homes in Sunset Village have well-manicured lawns with lot sizes big enough for some landscaping in the front or back yard, but interiors tend toward the smaller size at just 1,5000 square feet on average. A petite Cape Cod or Colonial Revival with only two bedrooms can list for $350,000 or less, while some Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Prairie-style or midcentury modern homes can sell for more than $750,000. The median price of $480,000 —significantly less than neighboring areas like Shorewood Hill, where homes sell in the millions — is enough to purchase a three-bedroom ranch-style home.
Sunset Village has a cozy residential setting and is located just outside of Madison, WI.
Nearly all the original homes in the Sunset Village neighborhood have been remodeled.
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Hoyt Park in West Madison is just a couple miles from the University area.
Watch the sunset from Hoyt Park
The neighborhood’s largest green space is Hoyt Park, a densely forested outdoor escape between the residential rows of homes. Wildlife watchers will have plenty to observe while hiking through the forest, with restored historic fireplaces placed at odd intervals for explorers to discover. At the crest of the hill is Sunset Point Overlook, where the trees open up and the horizon view extends for miles, a popular place to watch the twilight sky. Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy the park, which has facilities for basketball, softball or soccer games. Mountain bikers head to Quarry Park, located a few streets over from Hoyt Park, to take on the rugged trails. Other neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnic tables, like Sunset Park and Lucia Crest Park, can be found throughout Sunset Village.
Chic shops and restaurants at Hilldale Shopping Center
Sunset Village is directly next to Hilldale Shopping Center on the opposite side of Midvale Boulevard. The outdoor retail complex is a high-end destination for shopping, housing everything from department stores such as Macy’s to name-brand clothing and cosmetic retailers such as Anthropologie and Lush. Modest green spaces sit between storefronts, with picnic tables where shoppers can relax with a cup of coffee or play corn hole on the grass with friends. Afterward, there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. Patrons can pick everything from quick-service poke at FreshFin to upscale sushi at Muramoto. Madison favorite Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co. also has a location here, with billiards and two patios perfect for enjoying a cold pint on a warm day. Those who prefer to cook at home will find groceries at Target and Whole Foods close by.
Sunset Village residents can spend the day shopping or grab a bite at the Hilldale Mall.
Residents from Sunset Village have access to many near by shopping outlets and resturants.
All the big brand retail shops are just across the street from Sunset Village in Middleton, WI.
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Celebrate the holidays and explore the outdoors with neighbors
Several events occur at the neighborhood parks year-round, hosted by the Sunset Village Neighborhood Association. Among the usual seasonal activities like the summer ice cream social, Halloween parade and Spring egg hunt, the Hoyt Park full moon owl walk is a unique way to experience the park. After the sun sets, locals can get to know some of the neighborhood’s lesser-known residents: the great horned owls who occupy Hoyt Park by night.
Quarry Park in Madison, WI is home to local mountain bikers.
Hoyt Park in West Madison is just a couple miles from the University area.
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Less than 15 minutes to downtown Madison
University Avenue borders Sunset Village to the north, a major thoroughfare that leads straight to Capitol Square in under 15 minutes. It also goes past the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its health system, with RabbitTransit bus stops along the way. Dane County Regional Airport is roughly 25 minutes away by car.
Locals have easy access to the Metro system that runs through Sunset Village in Middleton, WI.
Sunset Village residents can enjoy an easy 10 minute drive to Downtown Madison, WI.
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Students attend four well-rated Madison Metropolitan School
Families can send their kids to Madison Metropolitan Schools, with young students starting at Midvale Elementary, just south of the neighborhood. The school, which scores a B-plus from Niche, houses students through the second grade before sending them on to Lincoln Elementary, which earns a B-minus and serves students through the fifth grade. They then head over to Hamilton Middle and West High. Both secondary schools receive an A grade, with West High providing career and technical education opportunities in fields like family and consumer sciences, business and engineering.
Lincoln Elementary School is another top rated school in the Sunset Village neighborhood.
Midvale Elementary School is a public school in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, WI.
Children from Sunset Village can attend Hamilton Middle School in Middleton, WI.
Parents from Sunset Village can send their older children to West High School in Madison, WI.
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Parks in this Area
Lucia Crest Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Hoyt Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Trails
Owen Parkway
Bike Trails
Trails
Quarry Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Sunset Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Robin Park
Garner Park
Basketball
Soccer
Pickleball
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
18 min drive
Bus
Bluff & Ridge (Wb)
Bus
Regent & Meadow (Wb)
Bus
Kendall & N Franklin (Wb)
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Mineral Point & Westmorland (Wb)
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Bluff & N Blackhawk (Wb)
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University & N Midvale (Eb)
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Mineral Point & Toepfer (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunset Village
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunset Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Village, Madison sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Village, Madison over the last 12 months is $557,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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With its unique, modern design and premier location on University Ave., The Tradition at Smoky's Club is boldly redefining apartment living in Madison. You're just a stone's throw away from Hilldale Mall, Madison’s top lifestyle destination, featuring dining, shopping, and entertainment. The University of Wisconsin campus is just minutes away and the UW Hospital and Clinics are within walking
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,536
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,080
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,604
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
76%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
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®
76/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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