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Author: Susan Stoehr

Dungeon-Monroe

Dungeon-Monroe is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood located on the west side of Madison. It has a mixture of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces for residents and visitors.

There is a blend of historic and modern architecture within this neighborhood. The housing styles differ between the homes to apartments to condos, allowing it to charm a wide variety of people from different lifestyles.

The two main streets of this area are a destination for people to shop, dine, and socialize with its array of shops, restaurants, boutiques, bars, and cafes. It also benefits from its location with being in close proximity to Wingra Park, Henry Vilas Zoo, and the hospital. A few other close highlights would be Trader Joe’s, Camp Randall, Lake Wingra and Monroe Street Library.

Dungeon-Monroe is also close to several schools. It is near the Edgewood elementary, middle school, high school and college, along with UW Madison.

This wonderful neighborhood has fun filled days waiting for you to make memories.

Maple Bluff

Maple Bluff is a welcoming neighborhood that has a lot to offer for those who would like to live in an exclusively residential area. It has a strong sense of community and a mix of architecture types. With there being no vacant lots, there are no new builds, leaving the neighborhood to be filled with traditional homes that were built between the 1920s and 1950s.

This neighborhood borders Lake Mendota and is in close proximity to downtown Madison. The location offers easy access to the lake for various water-based activities, the airport, several bike trails and parks, and a variety of dining and shopping.

Maple Bluff has many notable features between cosmetics and activities. It is visually appealing with the houses, large bluff and mature maple trees that line the streets. Alongside looks, the neighborhood offers activities with the private country club, recreation center, gym, and marina including swimming, tennis, golf, and more.

Overall, Maple Bluff is great for residents attracted to historic charm and looking for a neighborhood that has a close-knit feeling with the community members.

3538 Wyota Avenue

Just steps away from Monroe Street and all it has to offer, this incredibly well-maintained Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood home awaits its new owners. Besides location, this 3 bed, 2 full bath home has it all! Gleaming hardwood floors, big bay window in the living room, large eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, two car detached garage and sweet backyard with patio. New water heater and air-conditioning and newer appliances. Super close to bike path, UW Arboretum, Lake Wingra, coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, Camp Randall, UW Hospitals and Campus, Lake Wingra and Trader Joe’s. This one won’t last long.

555 S Midvale Boulevard # 225

You can’t beat this near westside condo location available in the highly desired Sequoya Commons! You’ll love the space with open floor plan & 9′ ceilings. Kitchen w/ all new black SS appliances including a French door refrigerator, 5- burner gas stove & low profile microwave. Living room has a new built-in entertainment center & electric fireplace. Primary bedroom has huge closets, new built-in dresser & headboard. 2nd bedroom with built-in corner desk & cabinetry. California Closets installed throughout condo to stay organized along with convenient same floor large storage unit. Hardwood floors & newer carpeting in both bedrooms. Balcony overlooking Sequoya Commons shops, library & eateries like EVP Coffee, Luigi’s Pizza & Chocolate Shop. Two underground heated parking stalls included.