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Stylish and modern define historic Town of Middleton
Town of Middleton offers more than a typical suburban Wisconsin community. Beyond the parks, the history, the A-rated schools and the walkability, Town of Middleton also offers eye-catching new homes in growing subdivisions, a multi-use town center and a location 12 miles from Downtown Madison.
Founded in 1848, the area was mostly farmed until the mid-20th century. Today, the names Middleton, Town of Middleton and West Middleton are used almost interchangeably to define the large semi-rural and semi-residential suburb that stretches nearly 20 square miles. West of Madison, the state capital, Town of Middleton pre-dates Madison and features more than 20 historic landmarks dating back to when Black Hawk and Algonquin native Americans lived here. Today, the population is nearly 6,900.
Middleton was the first community in Wisconsin to embrace the principals of New Urbanism, which places homes, businesses and parks in proximity. According to Keith McNeely, Realtor with First Weber Inc., a Madison native and a real estate agent for almost eight years, “Our location on the edge of Madison and our Madison schools are big reasons people look for homes in Town of Middleton. Madison is progressive regarding new home developments. Newcomers are always surprised by how many architecturally stylish new homes are available here.”
The average price per square foot in the Town of Middleton is $270.
The main town square in Town of Middleton is filled with local high-end retail options.
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Buildable lots and brand-new homes welcome locals and newcomers
Streetscapes range from long stretches of rural roads alongside farmland to residential subdivisions with sidewalks and large lawns. The town center of Downtown Middleton shows off cobblestone streets, ground-level restaurants and boutiques with residential units above, abundant lighting for nighttime events and the Middleton Performing Arts Center.
While more than 4,200 single-family homes can be found inside Town of Middleton, plenty of buildable lots are for sale. They range from a quarter acre to a full acre. Condominiums or townhomes sell for around $200,000 to around $700,000, while three- and four-bedroom homes built in the 1990s have recently sold from about $360,000 to $400,000. Subdivisions such Blackhawk offer luxury estates priced from $1 million to $2.4 million on properties of half- to a full acre.
“Madison is a huge biotech hub,'' McNeely says. "Epic Systems’s U.S. headquarters is 10 minutes away. I work with homebuyers who are moving here from Los Angeles, and they are truly amazed at what $1 million buys in the Madison area.”
You can find larger homes in the new developments of the Town of Middleton.
Single-story ranch homes can also be found around the Town of Middleton area.
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Highly-rated public schools draw buyers to Town of Middleton
The A-plus graded Middleton-Cross Plains public school district serves most homes — and about 7,300 students — in Town of Middleton. Students can start their education at West Middleton Elementary with an A-minus grade from Niche. Students moving on from West Middleton will likely attend A-graded Glacier Creek Middle, with more than 40 athletic programs and extracurricular clubs from journalism to rock orchestra. Middleton High, the district's only high school, receives an A-plus grade from Niche and is ranked the Madison-area's No.1 public high school. Its graduation rate is 97%.
West Middleton Elementary School has an A- rating from Niche.
The entrance to Glacier Creek Middle School in Outer Middleton.
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With 16 parks inside Town of Middleton, the energy is palpable
With more than 16 parks inside Town of Middleton, fun, sports and relaxation are close to home. Blackhawk Park's centerpieces are its playground and soccer facilities. Pioneer Park is next to Town Hall, offering 27 acres that include athletics fields and paved walking trails. Stricker’s Pond is a favorite spot for a morning walk. People enjoy birdwatching as heron, geese and sandhill cranes migrate here in spring. Pheasant Branch Conservancy, just northeast of Highway 12, is a 550-acre protected natural area with miles of walking trails and marshes, springs, creeks and wooded hills. In winter, snowshoes replace walking shoes.
Golfers can book a tee time at Pleasant View Golf Course, a public course with three nine-hole courses.
Enjoy a long nature walk at Pheasant Branch Conservatory in Middleton Hills.
Pioneer Park in the Town of Middleton also has playground facilities for kids.
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Downtown Middleton is the heart of shopping and dining
“Town of Middleton has boutiques and several restaurants which are almost always busy,” says Melissa LeGrande, owner of LeGrand Real Estate. “But it’s also easy for locals to head to downtown Madison. It’s a straight drive, and it’s only 20 minutes away.'' In Downtown Middleton, Cloth & Metal is a ladies boutique with trendy apparel and accessories. Barriques Coffee Trader offers wine, spirits, beer, and a coffee and espresso bar. Favorite dining spots include Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Cooper’s Hawk and The Village Green Bar & Grill.
Pick ‘n Save or Target in nearby Prairie Towne Center have groceries and home goods.
Cloth & Metal is a boutique clothing store in the heart of the Town of Middleton.
Louisanne's Etc. in the Town of Middleton offers cajun food, plus live music on busy nights.
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Dane County Regional Airport is less than 20 miles away
LeGrand said public transportation connects to Madison, but there's limited service and commuting to the city center is often done by car. Heading to downtown Madison and MSN – Dane County Regional Airport is as easy as jumping on Old Sauk Road or Highway 14 for the 20-mile trip.
Town of Middleton’s overall CAP Index crime score is 3 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while a score of 4 is the U.S. average.
Year-round outdoor events offer fun and plenty of laughter
Events take place year-round. "Have you ever heard of the “Cow Chips Classic?,'' asked McNeely. Held annually on Labor Day Weekend in Prairie du Sac, about 18 miles north of Middleton, the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw is billed as "The Laughing Stock of Wisconsin for 50 Years." Winters are cold and snowy in Wisconsin, so skiing and ski jumping at Blackhawk Ski Hill keeps locals fit and warm. The site doubles as a mountain biking destination in summer.
The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival is held every August. It features big-top tents, an art fair, parades and plenty of rides.
Residents can enjoy the several miles of winding hiking trails in the Town of Middleton.
Blackhawk Ski Hill in the Town of Middleton doubles as a biking trail in the summer.
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