$428,924Average Value$256Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Coveted location, low turnover
Parkside Heights popped up on the banks of Pheasant Branch Creek in the early 1960s. Today, the quiet suburb in central Middleton is highly sought-after for its location. Within five minutes of a vast nature conservancy and a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as downtown Middleton, it’s certainly convenient. Peggy Adams, a Realtor with more than 10 years of local experience, attests that its location is part of the reason that turnover in this neighborhood is so low. “It’s got great access to outdoor amenities, but it’s equally close to shopping and dining and downtown. Middleton schools are also very good, so it’s got all the things people look for when they’re looking for a place to put down roots and settle long term,” says Adams, adding that those same amenities tend to increase each home’s resale value. “In general, home values in Middleton don’t decrease, they just increase. And here, a lot of these homes have only had one or two owners, so it’s amazing to see the difference between what a homeowner paid for their home in the ‘80s and what they sold it for last year. And it’s all because the location is so highly sought-after and houses going up for sale here are so rare,” she says.
Room to roam is what makes the Parkside Heights neighborhood in Middleton, Wi so popular.
Sandhill Cranes are known to frequent the Middleton Hills Soccer Field.
A two-story Colonial-style house is seen in the Parkside Heights neighborhood.
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Parkside Heights living
The neatly spaced homes lining these shady residential streets were built mostly between the 1960s and ‘70s in styles ranging from classic brick ranches to larger Split Levels and traditional Colonial Revivals. Prices here run from $250,000 up to more than $550,000. “You can find houses on either side of the median here, which makes it a good neighborhood for a wider range of buyers,” says Adams, adding that the median price for a home in Middleton sits around the $470,000 mark. “Even the homes on the lower end of the scale are going to be well-maintained—it’s that kind of neighborhood—they might just need a few cosmetic updates, maybe modern fixtures and a coat of paint.”
A Cape-Cod/Colonial-style house is a common style in the Parkside Heights neighborhood.
Various split-level houses line the streets in the Parkside Heights neighborhood.
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Parks and preserved nature
Locals can get outside for some fresh air and exercise at Parkside Heights Park, conveniently located within half a mile of most homes. The pocket park spans the acre-and-a-half space between Northbrook Drive and Ravine Drive, offering everything from a classic playground and sandboxes with diggers to a basketball court and picnic areas. In the winter, there’s even an ice skating rink. Just half a mile south, residents can stretch their legs on the Pheasant Branch Trail, a two-lane paved trail that follows Pheasant Branch Creek. The Pheasant Branch Conservancy, a 160-acre nature preserve with miles of trails webbed through woodlands and prairies, is a short walk northwest up the trail.
Enjoy a long nature walk at Pheasant Branch Conservatory in Middleton Hills.
Playground equipment can be found at Parkside Heights Park in Madison, WI.
This is the signage for Parkside Heights Park in Madison, WI.
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Highly rated Middleton-Cross Plains schools
Kids here go to schools in the highly sought-after Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. The exact path they take during their grade school careers varies depending on address, so parents are advised to double-check the boundary maps ahead of registration. Many go to Elm Lawn Elementary between preschool and fourth grade, Kromrey Middle between fifth and eighth grade and Middleton High for ninth through 12th grade. In 2024, both Elm Lawn and Kromrey earned A grades from Niche. Middleton earned an A-plus that same year. Teens at Middleton High can participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, from Astronomy Club and Student Senate to Badminton Club and Woodworking.
This is the signage and exterior for Kromrey Middle School.
Parents in Middleton may send their teenagers to Middleton High School .
The main entrance to Elm Lawn Elementary School in Middleton.
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Fun in Middleton
On the first Saturday in August, locals from across Dane County flock to downtown Middleton for the annual National Mustard Day celebration, an outdoor food festival with hot dogs, brats and mustard sampling. There’s even live music and games with prizes. “It’s one of the biggest events in this area every year—and so fun, it’s a cool thing to do with the whole family,” says Adams. And the fun doesn’t stop when summer ends; Bockfest takes place each February at Capital Brewery, featuring live music, food trucks and flying fish.
Kids can enjoy the playground at Middleton Hills Park, while parents relax in the shade.
Parkside Heights locals check out some indoor fun at Greenway Station in Middleton, WI
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Commuting from Parkside Heights to Madison is simple with the local Metro bus system.
Commuting from Middleton to Madison
It’s easy to get around town without a car with stops along the Metro Transit bus line close at hand along Parmenter Street and Century Avenue, two main thoroughfares surrounding Parkside Heights. Flying farther afield isn’t hard, either, with Dane County Regional Airport just 20 minutes northeast, around Lake Mendota. Heading to downtown Madison takes about the same amount of time, depending on traffic, heading southeast around lake Mendota instead.
Convenient shopping and dining
Groceries and other everyday essentials are close at hand with the local Pick ‘n Save less than five minutes north across Century Avenue. The grocery store is near several eateries, a hair salon, healthcare offices and even a credit union, all clustered around the corner of Pheasant Branch Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue. Grab lunch or dinner, or even weekend brunch, at Craftsman Table & Tap, on Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue across the corner from Pick ‘n Save. The cozy pub-like eatery has been known for its hearty food, including classic Wisconsin cheese curds, and craft beer since 2012. On Parkside Heights’ west side, at the corner of Parmenter Street and Donna Drive, residents can enjoy a sweet treat at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.
Grab a seat and order some cocktails at 1847 The Stamm House in Parkside Heights.
Parkside Heights
Locals do their grocery shopping at the Metro Market in Parkside Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Trails
Hiking
Firemans Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Grills
Graber Pond
Parisi Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Parkside Heights Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Middleton Hills Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
21 min drive
Bus
Parmenter & Donna (Nb)
Bus
Parmenter & Lisa (Nb)
Bus
Century & Parmenter (Eb)
Bus
Century & Park (Eb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parkside Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parkside Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkside Heights, Middleton sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkside Heights, Middleton over the last 12 months is $455,000, up 58% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,498
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,309
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,010
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
44.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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