Dane County home supply is rising right now, as it does every summer, making this a good time for buyers in search of a home before the school year begins. Here's a quick overview of local neighborhoods with some of the best availability in the area. 

(Buyers have options for higher-end homes; listing photo courtesy of Step Inside Media)

Madison East 

• Grandview Commons 
• Sherman Village 
• Village at Autumn Lake 

Madison West

• Acacia Ridge 
• Blackhawk 
• Eagle Trace 
• Fox Knoll 
• Hawks Landing 
• Midpoint Meadows 
• Nakoma 

Cottage Grove 

• Quarry Ridge 
• Shady Grove 
• Westlawn 

Cross Plains

• Creek Crossing 
• Scenic Valley 

Fitchburg 

• Harlan Hills 
• Highfield Reserve 

Looking for a bike-friendly neighborhood in the Madison area? Whether you love to road bike, mountain bike, commute by bike, or simply bike for fun in a beautiful setting -- Dane County is a wonderful place to call home. Here are just a few of the bike routes and trails that make Greater Madison a true biker's paradise. 

(the Lower Yahara River Trail, managed by Dane County Parks) 

The Lake Monona Loop

The Lake Monona Loop offers 13 miles of scenic views through the city of Monona, Downtown Madison, and Madison's near east side. You'll find many places to stop and enjoy the surroundings along the way, including Monona Terrace and a handful of parks with panoramic views of the lake. 

The Lake Wingra Loop

Another classic Madison bike

Our team loves to help buyer clients find homes closer to family - even multigenerational housing opportunities. These buyers not only desire an affordable home, but a home that allows them to navigate life's many seasons with their loved ones near. In this spirit, it's our pleasure to highlight Hope and a Future, a nonprofit organization pioneering a new intentional form of community.

Hope and a Future currently operates within a beautiful farmhouse off High Point Road in Madison. Multiple generations live together in this Adult Family Home with a unique "Family of Friends" staffing model: the on-site nurse, other care workers, and sometimes their children live in the home in exchange for their help. Even Karin Krause, the Executive Director, lives

If you're someone who appreciates the character and architectural details of a vintage home, you'll find the city of Madison offers several neighborhoods for your consideration. Madison's old-school neighborhoods include Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, and Schenk-Atwood on the near east side. And the Greenbush, Vilas, Dudgeon-Monroe, Nakoma, and Regent/University Heights neighborhoods on the near west side. 

(photo courtesy of Step Inside Media)

For more information

Check out our guide to historic real estate, or have a look at this up-to-date list of vintage homes for sale here. You can also reach out to us when you're ready to consult with a local expert. It's always our pleasure to help you. 

Are you searching for a neighborhood that offers a pedestrian lifestyle, where many of your daily conveniences are close to home? Here are several walkable neighborhoods for your consideration, both within and around the city of Madison. 

Williamson Street

On the near east side of town, the Williamson Street corridor (aka "Willy Street") offers an urban lifestyle and beautiful setting on Madison's isthmus. The Tenney-Lapham neighborhood runs along Willy Street to the north, the Marquette neighborhood just to the south.

Here you'll enjoy a wide variety of unique restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment venues. Plus easy access to the neighborhood grocery store, the bike path, Lake Monona/Lake Mendota, and some of Madison's most iconic

If you appreciate the clean lines and organic building materials of a mid century home, Dane County has several neighborhoods for your consideration. Here are a few Madison area neighborhoods well-known for their mid-century architecture. 

Dane County neighborhoods featuring mid century architecture

Near west side

• Hill Farms
• Midvale Heights
• Westmorland
• Sunset Village

West side

• Faircrest
• Crestwood 
• Spring Harbor/Indian Hills 

Near east side

• Eken Park
• Eastmorland 
• Glendale
• Lake Edge

East Side

• Elvehjem

Monona

Downtown Middleton 

Looking for more homes with character? 

Check out our guide to vintage and historic real estate in the Madison area. Our guide offers plenty

More new construction homes are coming to Madison, with two large subdivisions in the works for the far west side. Both neighborhoods will be developed by Veridian Homes: 

• Midpoint Meadows will include 148 lots for single family homes, and 96 lots for two-family, side-by-side duplexes.
• Hill Valley will be much larger in scale, with approximately 1,500 housing units planned for a walkable neighborhood with an extensive network of parks and green space. 

We'll have more info to share as both of these neighborhoods take shape. In the meantime, check out our guide to 60 emerging neighborhoods in Dane County, and reach out anytime you have questions about buying or building a new home. We'd love to assist you. 

Hill Valley Subdivision from

A new construction home offers one of your best opportunities for buying in our low inventory market. With a new construction home, you get all of the latest features and finishes. Plus, there's the added benefit of less competition. Whether you're seeking a turnkey home or a custom-built home on the lot of your choice, Dane County has a few dozen neighborhoods for you to choose from. 

(Thank you Step Inside Media for your beautiful photography!) 

Here's our list of 60 emerging neighborhoods in Dane County: 

The properties linked below include new construction homes and buildable lots. You can also visit this page that's always up-to-date with the latest new construction listings. 

Belleville 

More condos. 

Imagine a new wave of modern condominiums that are thoughtfully planned and constructed in environmentally sustainable ways that enhance the character of the downtown area. Condos that open up the pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly lifestyle to a whole new population of people. Where walking to the park, biking around the lake, walking to the Farmers Market, and walking to a locally-owned coffee shop or restaurant are all a part of daily living. 

Now imagine what more condos would do for our tax base and the small business owners in the area. And how a new wave of condominiums would relieve some of the intense pressure on our local housing market and slow the pace of sprawl. 

My wish isn't confined to Downtown Madison. Other

Are you looking for a home in an established neighborhood, but can’t seem to find any options? We rounded up a selection of established neighborhoods that consistently have a good amount of inventory available. From communities with historic bungalows to houses in growing neighborhoods with a wide variety of inventory, these neighborhoods have options for many types of buyers. Check out the neighborhood profiles for each community to see all the latest listings.

Are you searching for your perfect home? Contact one of our experienced agents for a consultation. We would love to help guide you through the process of buying your dream home!

Birchwood Point - Located on the far west side of Madison, Birchwood Point is near shops and dining in Madison