Madison’s North Side

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BOUNDARIES

The southern border is the Yahara River at Tenney Park.  The north boundary is the Cherokee Marsh.  To the east is Packers Ave and the West border is along Lake Mendota and the Village of Maple Bluff.

WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE HERE?

When many of the homes were built during the late 1940's into the 1960's folks were looking to realize the American Dream of homeownership. The north side of Madison became an appealing place for families looking for a great area to raise their children and also due to close proximity to some of the largest employers in the area. Of course, another reason that people live in this area is that they love being on or near the lakes of Madison.

WHAT DOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOK LIKE?

Many of the single family homes are more modest sized ranch, transitional, or bi-level style homes in addition to a few condominium associations.  While other areas along Woodward Drive include much larger and more expensive waterfront homes.  The median list price of homes as of December 2016 was $189,900.  However, homes directly on Lake Mondota can typically range from $700,000 to upwards of $2,000,000.  To learn more about the origins of the north side check out Historic Madison, Inc.

WHAT'S GOING ON NEARBY?

Warner Park is a hub of activity on Madison's north side.  Home to the Madison Mallards semi-professional baseball team as well as some of the most spectacular sunsets over Lake Mendota.  Northport Drive offers quick access to commercial areas and the East Washington Avenue cooridor.  Downtown Madison is only a few miles south.  We also recommend checking out the Northside Planning Council a non-profit community development corporation located on Madison's north side.  Another great resource is the Madison Northside Business Association.

WHERE WILL MY KIDS GO TO SCHOOL?

The north side is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Elementary: Depending on which part of the North Side you call home will determine which elementary school your children will attend -

Emerson Elementary School at 2421 E Johnson St
Gompers Elementary School at 1502 Wyoming Way
Lakeview Elementary School at 1802 Tennyson La
Lindbergh Elementary School at 4500 Kennedy Rd
Mendota Elementary School at 4002 School Rd

Middle: Blackhawk Middle School at 1402 Wyoming Way

High: East High School at 2222 E Washington Ave

WANT TO FIND A HOME ON MADISON'S NORTH SIDE?