Third Lake Ridge Historic District

Madison, WI

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Third Lake Ridge Historic District - Madison, WI

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A charming community on Lake Monona

Charming Historic Scenic Lush Lakeside Convenient

Located just northeast of Downtown Madison, the Third Lake Ridge Historic District is a charming neighborhood teeming with natural beauty and distinctive character. Third Lake Ridge contains a bevy of historic houses in various architectural stylings, making the community a top choice for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike.

Third Lake Ridge also blends the historic with the modern, providing an array of luxury apartments in combination with the vintage homes the neighborhood is known for. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s unique atmosphere along with walkable access to a wide variety of restaurants and shops in old-fashioned storefronts on Williamson Street.

Residents delight in the neighborhood’s lush greenery and tranquil tree-lined streets. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound at Orton Park, BB Clarke Beach Park, and on the Capital City Trail. Convenience to Downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison affords many residents of the Third Lake Ridge Historic District short commute times.

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

100

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
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Turville Point Park
  • UW Zoological Museum

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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† 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.