YOUR GUIDE TO WAUNAKEE, WISCONSIN

KEY FACTS, POINTS OF INTEREST & HOMES FOR SALE

This safe, scenic Dane County village traces its origins back to the late 19th century and the booming railroad industry. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad placed a new station near the mill, and from that landmark, Waunakee was born. Since then, Waunakee has continued to stand out as one of south central Wisconsin’s best places to live.

RESTAURANTS

1.- EL CHARRO MEXICAN GRILL
2.- REX’S INNKEEPER
3.- THE LONE GIRL BREWING COMPANY

SHOPS

1.- SIMPLE UNIQUE DECOR
2.- RED BARN COMPANY STORE
3.- WAUNAKEE FURNITURE, ETC

POINTS OF INTEREST

1.- GOVERNOR NELSON STATE PARK
2.- BLUE RIDGE PARK
3.- BOLZ CONSERVANCY PARK

ESSENTIALS

1.- WAUNAKEE VETERINARY CLINIC
2.- WAUNAKEE KINDERCARE
3.- MICHAEL F. SIMON BUILDERS

HISTORY

According to the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce, two early settlers owned land along the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad line and plotted a village on their property. The settlers, Baker and Fish, paid for the right of way from the railroad in order to build their village.

The name Waunakee was chosen over the alternative, Lester. The word is Native American in origin and means, among other things, “the fair and pleasant valley.”

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SCHOOLS

Waunakee’s schools get a stellar rating from Niche, ranking #2 among the best school districts in the Madison area. The district’s overall rating is A+, with A ratings in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, college prep, and health and safety.

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REAL ESTATE

Real estate resource Redfin labels Waunakee’s real estate market as “somewhat competitive” based on homes receiving multiple offers and hot homes selling at list price. The average home price is around $360K.