Cottage Grove WI Real Estate

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Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove is known as a suburb of Madison and is located just five minutes from the East Side of Madison and 10 minutes from the Madison Regional Airport. Cottage Grove residents have easy access to I-90/39, Hwy 12, and Hwy 151.

Cottage Grove is a village located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was around 7,000 people.

Cottage Grove was founded in 1843 and was named after the many cottages that were built in the area by settlers. The village grew in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its location along major transportation routes, including the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.

Today, Cottage Grove is a thriving community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development. The village is known for its excellent schools, parks, and recreational opportunities, including the Glacial Drumlin State Trail, which runs through the village and offers hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Cottage Grove is also home to several annual events and festivals, including the Cottage Grove Firemen's Festival, which takes place each summer and features a parade, live music, and carnival rides.

Overall, Cottage Grove is a vibrant and growing community that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors.

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Cottage Grove March 19, 2024
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Listed
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Avg. DOM
$214.40
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$600,000
Med. List Price
23 Properties
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Why Do People Live Here?

The affordable homes and the many recreational opportunities draw many to the Cottage Grove area. The town is home to 10 parks and more than 180 acres of open space for residents to explore. Plenty of hiking and biking opportunities are found throughout.

Enjoy biking on the Glacial Drumlin Trail, which provides 52 miles of trial or discover the 68-acre school forest. The parks department offers plenty of activities for both children and adults with sports leagues, co-ed kickball, jewelry classes and so much more.

Real estate options include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Many newer subdivisions are found throughout providing a good range of options for home buyers. Some of the newer construction homes may even start under $200K, whole most prices in Cottage Grove start around $225K.

What Does the Neighborhood Look Like?

A beautiful neighborhood full of open space and parks, there's plenty to see and do in Cottage Grove. While this area used to be mainly farmland, only about 1% of residents are farmers in the area today. Many thriving businesses are found throughout and many residents commute to Madison for work.

Plenty of water is found throughout the area, as well. Many residents enjoy tubing, canoeing and kayaking on the water. Cottage Grove is full of natural beauty and plenty of history.

What's Going on Nearby?

Cottage Grove provides a convenient location just a short drive from Lake Monona, Lake Mendota, Lake Waubesa and Lake Kegonsa. It's also close to the Door Creek Golf Course and The Oaks Golf Course. Many other attractions on the East Side of Madison are just a short drive from the community.

Many other popular communities are found nearby including Maple Bluff, Monona, McFarland, Burke and Sun Prairie. The location also allows for easy access to the Dane County Regional Airport and the East Town Mall.

Where Will My Kids Go To School?

Cottage Grove is a part of the Monona Grove School District, which in includes seven schools. Students in Cottage Grove attend:

  • Cottage Grove Elementary
  • Taylor Prairie Elementary
  • Winnequa Elementary
  • Glacial Drumlin Middle School
  • Monona Grove High School

The Monona Grove Liberal Arts Charter School also offers an option for high school students.

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