$486,370Average Value$249Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Newer neighborhood at the eastern frontier of the Madison metro area
Meadow Crossing is a recently built neighborhood on the eastern edge of Sun Prairie, a quickly developing suburb northeast of Madison. Sun Prairie’s overall growth in recent years is a big part of the appeal of Meadow Crossing. “All the growth has really helped the Northeast side of Madison,” says Matt Deadman, a broker associate and Realtor with Real Broker LLC. “It’s helped Deforest, it’s helped Columbus, and all the communities have benefited from Sun Prairie as a whole just blowing up.” Meadow Crossing’s existence results from this increase in local housing demand. Veridian Homes, the largest builder in Wisconsin, built all of Meadow Crossing, with the first homes being constructed around 2010. Farmland still borders the neighborhood’s eastern edge, making Meadow Crossing, at least for now, the eastern frontier of the Madison metro.
Veridian Homes developed Meadow Crossing in the 2010s
Houses in Meadow Crossing are quite new, all built since 2010. “It’s a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes,” says Paul Treige, a new homes specialist with Veridian. While the homes tend to be similar because they were all built by the same company, there is still some variety in designs. Home styles include Colonial Revival, ranch-style homes, and Craftsman styles. Prices range from $400,000 to $580,000. “It’s a matter of price point, quality and location,” Treige says. “Sun Prairie has been a steady growth market, and there’s been a shortage of homes. If you build a decent neighborhood with decent houses, people will come.” Because the neighborhood is new and is bordered by open farmland, there aren’t many mature trees yet. A few condos sit along the western edge of Meadow Crossing. They cost between $350,000 and $400,000.
There are some single story ranch homes available in the Meadow Crossing neighborhood.
Many homes in the Meadow Crossing neighborhood have craftsman style elements.
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Dual credit options with Madison College available at Sun Prairie East High
Students in Meadow Crossing can attend the Sun Prairie Area School District, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Northside Elementary scores a B-minus. Central Heights Middle School does not have a rating from Niche or GreatSchools. Central Heights engages students in career thinking by hosting panelists throughout May to teach students about different career paths. Sun Prairie East High School, built in 2010, earns an A and is located across Grove Street from Meadow Crossing. Students at Sun Prairie East can earn a Certified Nursing Assistant license via dual credit with Madison College and the school offers 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Younger students may attend Northside Elementary School.
Sun Prairie East High School is a beautiful campus located just south of downtown Sun Prairie.
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Access to Madison and surrounding communities
Sun Prairie’s location is a significant part of its appeal. “I think people like the location as it relates to the Madison area,” Deadman says. “It’s on the northeast side of Madison, so you can easily get anywhere by going up north on Highway 151. You can head up to Green Bay, Appleton, Columbus, Beaver Dam, any of those communities.” Downtown Madison is about 17 miles away. “You can get downtown in like 18 minutes,” Treige says. “And you’re basically 6 minutes from the interstate to Milwaukee.” Interstate 94 is about 5 miles south of Meadow Crossing. University of Wisconsin Health’s East Madison Hospital is under 8 miles away, and the Dane County Regional Airport is about 12 miles away.
Specialty pizzas on offer at Sal’s Tomato Pies
Across town, western Sun Prairie, particularly along Grand Avenue, has seen intense growth in recent years. “There’s a Menards, a Costco, a Target, all these strip malls,” Deadman says. “If you need it, it's on Grand Avenue.” Quite a few chain restaurants dot that area as well. For locally owned dining closer to Meadow Crossing, residents can enjoy one of the Madison area’s favorite pizzerias, Sal’s Tomato Pies or sample pints at Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen. “Chicken Licks is just outside Sun Prairie, not far from Meadow Crossing,” Deadman says. “They have really good chicken wings.” For groceries, the closest option is a Pick ’n Save just north of the neighborhood.
Sal's Tomato Pies is a great restaurant and bar to hang out with friends by Meadow Crossing.
Pick'n Save offers Meadow Crossing residents a wide selection of grocery items.
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Sprint car races and a volunteer-built playground within Angell Park area
The Angell Park Speedway is across Grove Street and hosts sprint car races throughout the summer. Within the same park complex, the Sun Prairie Dream Park is a volunteer-built and volunteer-maintained playground tucked amidst tall trees and decorated with art by area kids. During winter months, the Sun Prairie Ice Arena is just south of the Angell Park complex. Uplands Parks has trails, picnic tables and a playground. Smaller Glacier Crossing Park is another park in the neighborhood.
Angell Park has a small dirt track that hosts races frequently in the warmer months.
Children will love the tire swing at Sun Prairie Dream Park.
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Sun Prairie Mayor gets an earful on Groundhog Day
Sun Prairie’s farmers market runs all year, moving indoors during the winter. “They also do a Groundhog Day event,” Deadman says. “A number of years back, the groundhog bit the mayor’s ear as he leaned in to listen to the prediction. It was a big to-do.” The other major event is the annual Sweet Corn Festival, which takes place in August. Participants go through about 80 tons of sweet corn, all Wisconsin-grown.
Kids and adults gather to see Jimmy the groundhog on Groundhog Day during the prognostication.
The mayor announces Jimmy the groundhog's prognostication on Groundhog Day in Sun Prairie.
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Parks in this Area
Angell Park
Cook Memorial Park
Glacier Crossing Park
Sun Prairie Dream Park
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Meadow Crossing
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Meadow Crossing, Sun Prairie sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Meadow Crossing, Sun Prairie over the last 12 months is $460,954, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath craftsman, upgraded w/ designer touches throughout. The open-concept floor plan fts 9ft ceilings, a spacious living room complete with a gas fireplace, a stylish shiplap accent wall, and custom built-in bookshelves. The space is elevated with upgraded light fixtures throughout adding modern flair. Kitchen boasts quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, SS appliances
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
644
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,318
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,290
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.3%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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