Just hitting the market is the last two months for Under $500K on Madison's East Side.
More of East Side Madison's homes for under $500K.
On Madison's East Side in this under $500K price range there are two major groups of homes: older and newer. Of the 40-year and older homes, which represent about 53% of typical listings, the major standout features are their construction and frankly their history. Many if not nearly all of these homes have been renovated and modernized, at least to some extent, and offer amenities like up-scale stainless steel appliances in their "chef's kitchens" featuring granite and solid surface counters, beautiful cabinets and pantries, hardwood and tile floors, arched doorways, cased windows, frequently leaded glass and fine exteriors including stone and stucco. These are frequently beautiful homes in side with fine details everywhere you look.
The "newer" homes, those that have stood for 20 years or less, account for about 43% of the typical listing inventory on Madison's East Side at under $500K. These homes will typically feature a more contemporary look but still include features you would expect in this price range. You will encounter beautiful wood and tile flooring, stained woodwork, master suites with walk-in closets and full baths, up-scale stainless appliances and solid-surface counters including quartz and granite. Many of these homes are designed for first floor offices and master suites, and many are Green Built Certified, especially the newer homes in the Veridian neighborhoods of Grandview Commons, Secret Places and Glacier Heights.
New or Older they all have one thing in common: East Side Charm!
No matter what the age of the home in this price range, you are going to find something you will like. The fact is, you get a lot of home for your dollar on Madison's East Side. Homes here average about 1,985 square feet above grade and again with around 350 square feet finished in the lower level for a total finished square feet average of 2,338. As bedrooms go in this market, 89% of these homes have at least three bedrooms with nearly 50% of those having four. Some of the older homes have five and even six bedrooms! Look for these older homes in neighborhoods like Maywood Ridge, Quaker Heights, Farwell, Marquette, Lapham-Tenney, Urdahls and of course Maple Bluff.
