Why Live in Brentwood Village
Brentwood Village in Madison is a small neighborhood located less than five miles north of downtown, offering residents proximity to expansive parks and golf courses. Homes, built in the 1950s and 60s, include split levels, ranchers, and brick Georgian Revivals, typically featuring front-facing attached garages. The neighborhood is characterized by quarter-acre lots with mature trees and sidewalks lining the streets. Parents can enroll their children at the highly rated Emerson Elementary School, part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. For middle and high school, students attend Sherman Middle School and Madison East High, respectively. Brentwood Village offers various things to do, such as visiting Brentwood Park with its basketball court, playground, and green space, or Warner Park, which features a lakeside setting, trails, and the Madison Mallards baseball stadium. The Northside Town Center nearby hosts the Northside Farmers’ Market and the Willy Street Co-op for organic groceries. Dining options include Beef Butter BBQ and Smoky Jon’s. Maple Bluff Country Club, just west of the neighborhood, provides a golf course and pool. Public transportation is available through Metro Transit along North Sherman Avenue, and the neighborhood's proximity to Interstate 90 and major roads ensures easy access to downtown Madison and Dane County. Residents may occasionally experience overhead planes due to the nearby Dane County Regional Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brentwood Village a good place to live?
Brentwood Village is a good place to live. Brentwood Village is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Brentwood Village is a suburban neighborhood. Brentwood Village has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.1 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $57,405 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Brentwood Village are renters, with 51.7% of residents renting and 48.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brentwood Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brentwood Village neighborhood guide.
Is Brentwood Village, WI a safe neighborhood?
Brentwood Village, WI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brentwood Village?
The median home price in Brentwood Village is $226,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $45,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $50K a year to afford the median home price in Brentwood Village. The average household income in Brentwood Village is $57K.
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Home Trends in Brentwood Village, WI
On average, homes in Brentwood Village, Madison sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brentwood Village, Madison over the last 12 months is $736,750, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$736,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$226,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$226,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
66%