Homes for Sale in Madison, WI

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State Street in downtown Madison, WI with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance

Find Your Home in Madison, WI

Madison is Wisconsin’s capital. It sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, with the Capitol at one end and the UW–Madison campus at the other. Within the city you can find downtown condos with Capitol views, century-old homes on the near east and west sides, mid-century ranches, and new construction on the city’s edges. Picking the right neighborhood matters as much as picking the right house, and that’s where we can help.

Madison at a Glance

Location: The center of Dane County, about 7 miles east of our Middleton office
Getting around: The Beltline (US-12/18), I-39/90/94, Metro Transit bus rapid transit and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Population: 269,840 (2020 Census)
Schools: Madison Metropolitan School District, with some edge neighborhoods in neighboring districts
Home prices: Median sale price of about $448,000, up 3% year over year (Redfin, July 2026)
Major employers: Including UW–Madison, the State of Wisconsin, UW Health, American Family Insurance and Exact Sciences

Madison Neighborhoods and Homes

Downtown / Isthmus: High-rise condos and historic homes around Capitol Square, Mansion Hill and Bassett, within walking distance of the Farmers’ Market, State Street and both lakes.
Near West Side: Vilas, Regent, Dudgeon-Monroe, Westmorland and Nakoma. Classic older homes near campus, Monroe Street shops and the UW Arboretum.
West Side: Hill Farms, Midvale Heights, Spring Harbor and Sunset Village. Mostly mid-century homes near Hilldale and Lake Mendota.
Far West Side: Newer subdivisions and custom builds such as Blackhawk and High Point, with quick access to West Towne, Middleton and Verona.
Near East Side: Tenney-Lapham, Marquette and Schenk-Atwood. Walkable, eclectic streets off Williamson and Atwood with bungalows and lake access.
East Side: Eastmorland, Lake Edge and Grandview Commons. Established ranches plus newer homes near East Towne and I-94.
North Side: Sherman, Brentwood and Northport. Some of the city’s most affordable homes, near Warner Park, Cherokee Marsh and the airport.
South & Southwest Side: Bay Creek, Orchard Ridge, Arbor Hills and Meadowood. Close to Park Street, the Arboretum and the Southwest Commuter Path.

Schools Serving Madison

Most of Madison is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District, which has about 32 elementary schools and 12 middle schools. Its high schools include:

Comprehensive high schools: East, La Follette, Vel Phillips Memorial and West
Alternative high schools: Capital High and Shabazz City High School

Parts of the far west and east sides fall in the Middleton-Cross Plains, Verona Area or Sun Prairie districts, so confirm the schools for any specific address.

Parks, Trails and Things to Do

Lakes Mendota and Monona: Beaches, boating, ice fishing and miles of shoreline parks.
Memorial Union Terrace: The UW’s lakeside terrace and its famous sunburst chairs.
UW Arboretum: About 1,200 acres of prairie, woods and trails on the near west side.
Dane County Farmers’ Market: Saturday mornings around Capitol Square, spring through fall.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Free outdoor gardens and a tropical conservatory on the east side.
Henry Vilas Zoo: A free zoo next to Vilas Park.
Monona Terrace: A convention center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with a rooftop garden over Lake Monona.
Bike paths: The Capital City Trail and Southwest Commuter Path connect the city to Fitchburg, Monona and beyond.

Our Favorite Spots in Madison

A few places we recommend to every client who’s touring Madison:

The Old Fashioned (23 N. Pinckney St.): Wisconsin supper club classics on the Square.
Graze (1 S. Pinckney St.): Farm-to-table dining with Capitol views.
Lazy Jane’s Café (1358 Williamson St.): A near-east-side breakfast favorite.
Michael’s Frozen Custard (2531 Monroe St.): A Madison custard tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison, WI a good place to live?

Many people think so. Madison offers two lakes, a Big Ten university, a strong job market and more than 260 parks, and it still feels like a mid-sized city.

How much do homes cost in Madison, WI?

The median sale price was about $448,000 in July 2026, up about 3% from a year earlier. Condos and north side homes often list lower. Near west side and lakefront homes list higher. Call me for current numbers on the neighborhoods you’re considering.

What school district is Madison in?

Most addresses are in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Some far west and east side neighborhoods are served by Middleton-Cross Plains, Verona Area or Sun Prairie schools.

Are Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills part of Madison?

No. They’re independent villages surrounded by Madison, each with its own government. Both are served by the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Which Madison neighborhoods are most walkable?

Downtown, the near east side (Willy Street and Atwood) and the near west side (Monroe Street and Regent) are the most walkable.

Thinking About Madison?

We’re 15 minutes from downtown in Middleton and work across every Madison neighborhood. Whether you’re buying a condo on the Isthmus or selling on the west side, I can walk you through recent sales and what’s coming on the market. Schedule a call or call me at 608.370.4020.

Also exploring nearby? See homes in Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Monona, Sun Prairie and Waunakee.