Homes on Madison's Near West Side

The near west side of Madison offers a unique setting, and the real estate here is among the most highly-coveted by local home buyers. Situated just minutes from the University of Wisconsin, Downtown Madison, and many of the area’s largest employers, the near west side offers the most convenient location in all of Dane County. With a variety of parks and trails nearby, it’s no coincidence property values are so strong in this area! 

Looking for more properties on the west side of town? Check out our guides to real estate on the west side, far west side and southwest side of the city. Our property guides profile dozens of neighborhoods and condo communities, with all listings updated every 15 minutes! 

Madison Near West Side Homes for Sale

27 Properties Found. Page 1 of 5.
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Scheduled Open House Open House Date: 2024-03-23 Open House Time: 12:00-2:00

New Listing

#1 - 4502 Hammersley Road, Madison

$215,000 - 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,142 Sf

MLS® # 1973059, 1 day, Active

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4313 Doncaster Drive, Madison

$400,000 - 3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,576 Sf

MLS® # 1972703, 6 days, Active

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2406 Chamberlain Avenue, Madison

$549,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,570 Sf

MLS® # 1971412, 6 days, Active

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4153 Hiawatha Drive, Madison

$1,100,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,269 Sf

MLS® # 1972787, 6 days, Offer-Show

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2534 Kendall Avenue, Madison

$725,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,678 Sf

MLS® # 1971581, 7 days, Active

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New Listing

2260 N Rusk Avenue, Madison

$245,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,296 Sf

MLS® # 1972719, 7 days, Offer-Show

Current Listings

  • With Accepted Offers: 12
  • Without Accepted Offers: 15
  • Total Active Listings: 27
  • % with Accepted Offers: 44%
  • Months of Inventory: 0.6

Sold 03/19/2023 - 03/19/2024

  • Total Sold Listings: 312
  • Highest Sold Price: $1,700,000
  • Lowest Sold Price: $186,000
  • Average Sold Price: $581,619
  • Median Sold Price: $1,100,167

* Source: IDX Active & Sold Listings

* Property Types: Single Family, Condo

More about the Near West Side of Madison

It's easy to enjoy the outdoors and an active lifestyle on Madison’s near west side, where the commuter bike path is popular among runners, roller-bladers and bikers, many of whom use the path to commute to and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The University of Wisconsin Arboretum, a 1,200 acre nature preserve, is a favorite with bikers and nature-lovers alike, while the boat rental at Lake Wingra is popular throughout the summer. The near west side of Madison is home to the Henry Vilas Zoo and some wonderful parks, including Vilas, Hoyt, Wingra and Westmorland Parks. Monroe Street is a popular destination with an eclectic mix of locally-owned shops, while Hilldale Mall offers a wide selection of more upscale stores and restaurants.

Real Estate on Madison’s Near West Side

The near west side of Madison is home to an amazing variety of classic architectural designs representative of the architecture from the early to mid-1900s. The Vilas, Regent/University Heights, Dudgeon-Monroe and Nakoma neighborhoods feature homes with Victorian, Georgian, Bungalow, English Cottage, Colonial, Cape Cod and Prairie style designs. Just a little further to the west, the Westmorland, Sunset Village, Midvale Heights and Hill Farms neighborhoods introduce more ranch-style homes.

Condos on Madison’s near west side include Monroe Commons, Sequoya Commons and The Weston Place, all of these newer condo developments featuring more modern designs. 

Madison Near West Side Neighborhood Guides

Our one-of-a-kind real estate guides help you learn all about the architecture, properties, schools, parks, and neighborhood associations on the near west side of the city. 

Looking for a near west side condo? Our guide to Near West Side Condos provides you with all the information you need to learn about the condo market on this side of town. Our agents know the Madison near west side real estate market very well, and we're here to help. Contact us online or by phone at 608-852-7071 for a free consultation.

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