First Settlement

Madison, WI

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First Settlement - Madison, WI

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A historic neighborhood practically on the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol building

Historic Trendy Restaurants Walkable

Situated between South Blair Street and South Butler Street just one block east of the Wisconsin State Capitol, First Settlement is a historic neighborhood that’s seen a lot of redevelopment over the last few years. The neighborhood was once a sleepy community full of long-standing buildings that have now been occupied by French-style cafes with patios and trendy cocktail bars. Renters will find historic apartment communities in charming buildings and newly constructed high-rises with upscale condos.

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Madison Children's Museum
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Turville Point Park
  • UW Zoological Museum
  • UW-Madison Geology Museum

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.