Why Live in Heritage Heights
Madison’s Heritage Heights is a mature neighborhood with wide, tree-lined streets and homes primarily built in the 1960s. The neighborhood’s well-maintained starter homes feature colonial, ranch-style and split-level architecture. The neighborhood has a mix of long-term residents, families and empty nesters. Heritage Heights Park is a local feature, offering a playground, sports courts and an ice-skating rink, while Heritage Sanctuary and Heritage Prairie are quiet natural areas. Kennedy Park is a popular spot for picnicking. The neighborhood is conveniently located about 4 miles from East Towne Mall and is served by major roads like Milwaukee Street and Cottage Grove Road. These roads provide access to nearby shopping and dining, including the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company and Twisted Grounds coffee shop. Heritage Heights is approximately 7 miles from downtown Madison and 6 miles from Dane County Regional Airport, and public transportation is available via the Madison Metro bus system. The area is enriched by community resources like the Madison School Farm and the Madison School & Community Recreation's Challenge Course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage Heights a good place to live?
Heritage Heights is a good place to live. Heritage Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Heritage Heights is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Heritage Heights has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.8 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $124,765 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 48% of residents. A majority of residents in Heritage Heights are home owners, with 5.6% of residents renting and 94.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heritage Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heritage Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Heritage Heights, WI a safe neighborhood?
Heritage Heights, WI is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Heritage Heights?
The median home price in Heritage Heights is $430,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Heritage Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Heritage Heights is $125K.
What are the best public schools in Heritage Heights?
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Home Trends in Heritage Heights, WI
On average, homes in Heritage Heights, Madison sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Heritage Heights, Madison over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%