A TOUR OF MADISON SUBURBS

Love downtown Madison? Us, too. Lake views at the Memorial Union, games at the Kohl Center, and fresh cheese at the Capitol Square Farmers’ Market—there are so many fun things to do, we lost count. But, you don’t have to live in the bustle of downtown Madison to enjoy the area. In fact, all you have to do is find a great house in a picturesque Madison suburb.

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Middleton

West of downtown Madison across Lake Mendota is Middleton, a suburb with tons of perks. Middleton’s population is just under 20,000 people and it has been ranked on “best places to live” lists multiple times. The city is popular due to its outstanding schools, a strong job market and successful local companies, and opportunities for recreation.

Learn all about Middleton in our neighborhood guide.

Middleton Homes for Sale

6884 Pine Siskin Place
Middleton, WI 53562

3
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

1,563
SqFt

#1993752 | Condo

Listing Courtesy of
Encore Real Estate Services, I cari.wuebben@encorehomesinc.com

6884 Pine Siskin Place
Middleton, WI 53562

3
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

1,563
SqFt

#1993751 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Encore Real Estate Services, I cari.wuebben@encorehomesinc.com

6661 Redpoll Road
Middleton, WI 53562

4
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

2,230
SqFt

#1993750 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Encore Real Estate Services, I cari.wuebben@encorehomesinc.com

Verona

Southwest of downtown Madison is a city of 14,000 called Verona. The city has popular breweries (like Wisconsin Brewing Company) and highly-reviewed eateries (like Sugar River Pizza Co.) as well as beaches and parks. On top of that, the area’s schools are highly rated for academics, teachers, and college prep.

Learn all about Verona in our neighborhood guide.

Verona Homes for Sale

9401 Briar Haven Drive
Verona, WI 53593

3
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

1,768
SqFt

#1993729 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Stark Company, REALTORS Pref: 608-438-0339

7901 Twin Rock Road
Verona, WI 53593

5
Beds

3 | 1
Baths

4,630
SqFt

#1993726 | House

Listing Courtesy of
MHB Real Estate Offic: 608-709-9886

731 Old Timber Pass
Verona, WI 53593

3
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

1,787
SqFt

#1993528 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Compass Real Estate Wisconsin

Waunakee

Twenty minutes north of Madison is Waunakee, a village of over 14,000. There’s lots to do in Waunakee, from antiquing to hiking, but outdoors lovers will go wild for Governor Nelson State Park. Travel Wisconsin calls the park a hidden gem, saying “The highlight of Dane County’s Governor Nelson State Park is a dog beach with a pier and ramp to help your pup get in and out of the water … there’s also a fantastic view of the Wisconsin State Capitol and downtown Madison right across lovely Lake Mendota.”

Learn all about Waunakee in our neighborhood guide.

Waunakee Homes for Sale

1420 Blue Ridge Trail
Waunakee, WI 53597

5
Beds

3
Baths

4,893
SqFt

Open House: Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

#1993377 | House

Listing Courtesy of
MHB Real Estate Offic: 608-709-9886

1803 Newmarket Mews
Waunakee, WI 53597

5
Beds

4 | 1
Baths

3,897
SqFt

Open House: Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

#1993785 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Real Broker LLC Pref: 608-345-0967

L146 Winn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

5
Beds

3
Baths

3,743
SqFt

#1993637 | House

Listing Courtesy of
First Weber Inc HomeInfo@firstweber.com

Fitchburg

South of Madison is Fitchburg, one of Madison’s larger suburbs at just under thirty thousand residents. Niche.com calls it one of the best places to live in the area with lots of parks, entertainment, and good public schools. Though the cost of living is higher than the national average, it’s one of the more affordable places to live in the Madison area.

Learn all about Fitchburg in our neighborhood guide.

Fitchburg Homes for Sale

3079 Portarligton Lane
Fitchburg, WI 53711

4
Beds

3
Baths

3,660
SqFt

Open House: Feb 22, 2025, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

#1993274 | House

Listing Courtesy of
EXIT Realty HGM

5653 Ashbourne Lane
Fitchburg, WI 53711

6
Beds

4 | 1
Baths

7,020
SqFt

#1993603 | House

Listing Courtesy of
MHB Real Estate Offic: 608-709-9886

5231 Blazingstar Lane
Fitchburg, WI 53711

3
Beds

2
Baths

2,363
SqFt

#1993616 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Badger Realty Service

Sun Prairie

One of Madison’s most popular and beloved suburbs, Sun Prairie, is northeast of Madison and has a population of about 35,000. The area recently ranked #40 on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America” because of its affordable cost of living, low crime rates, and number of things to do. It’s a great place to put down roots!

Learn all about Sun Prairie in our neighborhood guide.

Sun Prairie Homes for Sale

611 COLUMBUS Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

3
Beds

1
Baths

1,735
SqFt

Open House: Feb 26, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

#1993626 | House

Listing Courtesy of
RE/MAX Preferred Chris@SouthernWIHomes.com

2335 Brighton Drive
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,965
SqFt

#1993353 | House

Listing Courtesy of
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices True Realty

1698 Don Simon Drive
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

4
Beds

2 | 1
Baths

1,990
SqFt

Open House: Feb 22, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

#1993296 | House

Listing Courtesy of
RE/MAX Preferred dominic@the608team.com

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