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Homes and commerce in the heart of Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie’s motto, “Revolves Around You,” encourages residents of Madison’s largest suburb to think of themselves as the center of the community they’re creating. Nowhere is this sentiment more keenly illustrated than in Central Sun Prairie. The neighborhood beats in the heart of the city, a mixture of residential streets and commerce occupying a wedge of land between U.S. Route 151 and Main Street. “You have access to the new and old downtown and Route 151,” says Michael Schuster, Realtor with Re/Max. “The traditional downtown of Sun Prairie would be towards Main Street, and the new section would be that big commercial strip on the other end of town.”
Local shopping and dining in both old and new downtown areas
Within the neighborhood, Daly’s Bar and Grill has a hopping weekend scene. “They have a good fish fry on Fridays. It’s a bar, but really more of a restaurant,” Schuster says. Next door is Country Café, a diner-style spot serving up comfort food at breakfast and lunch. The most convenient grocery option is Fresh Mart on the northern side of Windsor Street. As Schuster points out, folks who live in Central Sun Prairie are midway between what locals call the “old” and “new” downtown areas. Brewpubs, coffee shops, salons and clothing stores line up along Main Street in the old downtown area, while big-box chains like Menards and Walmart can be found off of Route 151 toward Madison.
Daly's Bar and Grill in Central Sun Prairie offers American cuisine, and frequently hosts live music events.
Country Cafe in Sun Prairie has a large menu of comfort food, serving breakfast and lunch daily.
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Ranch-style and split-level homes with shaded lawns
With a blend of apartment buildings, condos and single-family homes dating to the 1960s and ’70s, Central Sun Prairie’s population is nearly evenly split between renters and homeowners. The median home price of $340,000 is well below that of nearby Madison, which is on par with the national median. Ranch-style homes, some raised ranch-style with built-in garages, sit alongside split-level homes on curving residential streets. Most homes are bordered by tidy shaded lawns and paved sidewalks. Housing inventory is low, but condos and townhouses were recently listed for $200,000 to $250,000. Split-level and ranch-style homes might be priced from $300,000 to $400,000.
The most common home style in Central Sun Prairie is single-story ranch.
Many of the split-level homes in Central Sun Prairie were built in the 1960s and '70s.
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A stone’s throw from Sheehan Park
Davison Park, a shaded patch of green space with a small playground, is the only park in the neighborhood. However, the city’s largest park is a stone’s throw from many homes. Sprawling across nearly 140 acres, Sheehan Park offers scenic cross-country skiing trails and gently sloping hills ideal for sledding. Hiking and biking paths lead through wooded areas and open fields that blossom with wildflowers in summer. Other amenities include basketball and volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields and a skate park.
The skate park at Sheehan Park is great for scooters bikes or skate boards.
Mature oak trees are scattered throughout Davison Park in Sun Prairie.
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School days start at Northside Elementary
Students start at Northside Elementary, which gets a B-minus from Niche. Central Heights Middle School doesn’t currently have a Niche grade, but GreatSchools rates it 4 out of 10. Students can then attend the A-rated Sun Prairie East High School, ranked by Niche as one of the top 10 high schools in the Madison area. All three schools are a short drive from Central Sun Prairie.
Central Heights Middle School boasts small class sizes with an 11 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
Northside Elementary School in Sun Prairie received an A grade from Niche.
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Following U.S. Route 151 to Madison
Residents are within a mile of the old downtown and the newer commercial activity along Route 151, the city’s main artery. Route 151 leads 9 miles to Dane County Regional Airport and 12 miles to Madison. Folks with jobs in the capital city can hop on Madison Metro Transit buses for the commute, but most opt to drive. The closest medical center is UW Health East Madison Hospital, about 6 miles toward Madison on 151.
Crime score slightly above national average
The CAP Index score for Central Sun Prairie is 6, slightly higher than the national score of 4. Violent crime rates mostly align with national figures, but high rates of property-related incidents skew the overall total higher.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Sun Prairie
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Sun Prairie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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