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Gorgeous wooded lot in the heart of Shorewood Hills, close to Shorewood Elementary School, Four Corners park, and Blackhawk Country Club. Benefit from the close community that features the Shorewood Pool and community center and access to Lake Mendota. Just a bike ride away from UW, hospitals, Hilldale area  and downtown, this home was cared for and loved for many years. It needs updating but has great potential. Huge family/rec room adds a loft area, vaulted ceilings, great light. Beautiful wood floors, easy layout.

• 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths, 2516 sq. ft.
• 1 car garage
• For current price and mls data, click here

Shorewood Hills Neighborhood Features:

• Close to the University Campus and Hospital.
• Easy access to nearby Hilldale Mall and upscale shopping center.
• Enjoy nearby parks and beautiful Lake Mendota.
• Take walks to Picnic Point, or enjoy biking on the nearby city bike paths.
• Enjoy the Shorewood Hills Pool with swimming lessons, water ballet, Olympic size swimming area and much more.
• Public Tennis courts, soccer fields, & park space within walking distance.
• Grow your own fruits and vegetables in the neighborhood garden

Madison School Information for 3415 Blackhawk Drive

• Shorewood Hills Elementary School
• Hamilton Middle School
• West High School
  

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com.

10 Oxwood Circle, Madison WI

WOW, can only describe the total renovation of this house. Inside and out completely up to date and contemporary. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Walnut Grove close to parks, schools and shopping. Generous room sizes with a much sought after open plan. Private backyard with large patio and deck area to entertain. Enjoy the fall evenings around your cozy fire pit or inside in front of one of the two fireplaces. New hardwood floors thoughout the entire first floor. Relax and enjoy the work has been done.

•  4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2884 Sq. Ft.
• 2 car garage attached
• For current price and more photos: click here

10 Oxwood Circle Property Features & Updates

• Exterior painted in 2011
• New Water Softener in 2011
• Newer roof
• Kitchen update in 2010 includes:
  • New sink & faucet
  • New countertops
  • New flooring
  • New stove/oven and refrigerator
  • New dishwasher

Walnut Grove Neighborhood Features

• Great neighborhood association offers community activities: Bunco, Fall Bonfire at Walnut Grove Park, Fourth of July Parade, Garage Sale, Garden Club, Various Adult Social Events. Visit the Walnut Grove website.
• Walking distance to several neighborhood parks
• Very close to numerous neighborhood restaurants and shops
• Minutes from West Towne Mall
• Walkscore of 43 – Very walkable (www.walkscore.com)
• 4 nearby bus routes
• Easy access to Beltline, downtown Madison and UW

Middleton-Cross Plains Schools for 10 Oxwood Circle

• Crestwood Elementary School
• Jefferson Middle School
• Memorial High School

This home is marketed by Cathy Lacy – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Cathy at 608.213.3979, or cathylacy@realtor.com.

SOLD in 25 Days!

Congratulations! 802 Bewick Drive sold in 25 days! Gotta love that! Listed for $179,900 and sold for $170,500. Gorgeous updates, completely renovated with a new kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Dining room overlooks huge deck and beautiful yard. One of the best features is a His and Hers garage. The attached one car garage (perhaps this is hers?) is spotless clean with an easy entry to the kitchen. Plus a detached oversized and heated 2 car garage. Not that there aren’t garage loving women out there but I know I like my garage to be attached and certainly don’t need it to be heated because I’m just not hanging out in the garage much. Congratulations to the Seller for doing a fantastic job staging this home; great colors, perfect fitting furniture and no clutter! Combine that with tech savvy Realtors, excellent exposure, marketing and great negotiating skills and we are happy to report another successful sale. 

Need help getting your home sold? Contact Sara Alvarado today, 608.438.5005, sara@thealvaradogroup.com.

This spacious 3 bedroom was just put back on the market. The past owners recently moved out and now there is fresh paint, numerous repairs have been made, it is clean and ready for new owners. Garden lovers heaven! The time, love and dedication that have gone into the landscaping make this sweet bungalow a special find. Interior features: laminate floors, spacious layout, newer windows. Exterior features: new siding, solar hot water system (with a new pump), rain barrel, built in patio fire pit, amazing rock garden, perennials, edible garden, bursting colors, and the backyard borders city park and bike path! The back addition (completed by previous owners) now has water pipes that heat up really well in the spring and fall and keep the floors nice and warm.  

Sit on the front 3 season porch and escape into your retreat home. Freshly painted, move in ready, 1 year warranty.

• 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath
• 1,155 SqFt Bungalow
• 1 car garage, attached
•  For current price and more photos, click here

Recent Updates & Features

• Fresh paint 2011
• Electrical system upgrade 2010
• New toilet 2010
• New solar pump 2010
• Replaced sink, faucet & disposal 2007
• Solar hot water heater panels and system installed in 2005
• Gas water heater New 2001
• New stainless steel siding 2005 with lifetime warranty
• Windows replaced in 2005 (Living Room, 1999)
• Refrigerator replaced in 2003
• Laminate wood flooring installed 2001       
• Roof replaced in 1999      
• Edible landscaping includes: Raspberries, blackberries,  kiwi, apple tree, blueberries, strawberries, mulberries, currants, lingon berries, josten berries, & elderberries!
• Tile work by Red Rose Mosaics
• Backyard patio features high efficiency fire pit surrounded by gardens and borders the city bike path and park

 Neighborhood Features

• Walk to area restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, Walgreen’s
• Walk to famous Ella’s Deli
• Easy commute access to Downtown or Aberg to Stoughton Rd.
• Close to the bike path, bus routes and parks
• Quiet, friendly neighborhood
• Visit the Hawthorne Library on E. Washington Ave.
• Minutes from Downtown, Capitol & Beltline
• Walkscore of 68 (pretty good!) at www.walkscore.com

Madison School Information for 2550 Hoard Street

• Emerson Elementary School
• Sherman  Middle School 
• East High School 

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com. 

Great and convenient location in Indian Springs. Quick to downtown & easy commute east or west! This 3 bedroom home features expansive views of Baxter park and the conservancy area. Great walking paths in the woods too! Enjoy the spacious feel with vaulted ceilings, largeg closets and welcoming floor plan. Exposed lower level features wood burning fireplace, 3/4 bath and a dry basement (great storage). Sliding glass doors open to large deck and backyard. 1 year home warranty included too!

•  3 BR, 2 BA, 1600 Sq. Ft.
• Spacious Tri-level with vaulted ceilings
• 2-car attached garage
• For current price and more photos, click here

Indian Springs Neighborhood Features

• Walk to Baxter, Indian Springs and Rimrock Parks
• Close to area restaurants, shopping and grocery stores
• Close to the bike paths
• Visit the Goodman Library on S. Park Street
• Minutes from Downtown, Capitol and Beltline
• Easy commute to East and West side of Madison
• Brand new – Badger Rock Middle School & Neighborhood Center

Madison School Information for 810 Engelhart Drive

• Frank Allis Elementary /  Nuestro Mundo Elementary
• Sennett Middle School / Badger Rock Middle School
• La Follette High School

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com. 

After many months we are happy to congratulate the Rodriquez/Zuniga family on the purchase of the FIRST home! During a time that has proven challenging in the lending industry Carlos Alvarado and Dave Clem at M&I Bank worked hard to help this family buy a home that they loved and that would cater to their big family dinners, great parties and that place they can call home.

4310 Sentinel Pass is just south of the beltline off of Seminole Highway and features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,908 square feet. On the market for 41 days it was listed for $219,900 and sold for $200,000 in July 2011.

Thinking about buying a house? Check out our buyer tips and contac Carlos Alvarado for a consultation today, 608.438.6757, carlos@thealvaradogroup.com!

This classic four bedroom colonial in the Village of Shorewood Hills SOLD in 4 days! The Sellers put in a lot of time to staging and preparing the home for sale and making sure that when it hit the market it was spotless and in perfect showing condition. There are many people that are always watching the Village of Shorewood Hills to see what home will come up for sale and if it will be a good fit for their family. That is why it was so important for 1215 Wellesley Rd to be ready and priced right because the Sellers wanted an accepted offer in the first 30 days. And they got it!

Sure enough, the buyers that snatched it up had been looking for a long time at every new listing in Shorewood and they didn’t hesitate in submitting an offer and moving quickly on this spacious home. Congratulations to everyone for a smooth and successful transaction.

Market Data Info:
- 4 BR, 3 BA,  2,985 Sq.Ft.
- List Price: $624,900
- List date: 6/9/11
- Sold price: $607,500
- Sold date: 8/15/11

Are you thinking of selling? Contact Sara Alvarado today to talk about the timeline, process and get started on preparing your home for the SOLD sign!

Beautifully decorated and updated 2 bedroom in near East side neighborhood close to Tenney Park, bus line, and local shopping and restaurants. On the second floor with great views features an open floor plan, two good size bedrooms and an updated bathroom. New flooring, freshly painted, newer appliances, countertops, stackable washer and dryer make this an incredibly affordable move in ready condo surrounded by mature trees and offers 2 parking spots! Open flow from kitchen to dining room and living room. Updated bathroom, ceiling fans, fixtures and very well cared for. Condo fee is $125 a month.

• 2 BR, 1 Bath, 852 sq. ft.
• 2nd-floor garden style condo
• 2 parking spaces
• For current price and more photos, click here

Updates and Features

• New tile flooring in kitchen in 2011
• New kitchen counter tops in 2011
• New vinyl flooring in bathroom in 2011
• New laminate flooring in bedrooms in 2011
• Freshly painted in 2011
• New washer & dryer in 2011
• New dishwasher in 2011
• New furnace in 2010
• New windows in 2006
• Refrigerator and stove replaced in 2006

Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Information

• 3 blocks from Tenney Park and Beach, a great city park offering year-round activities.
• Walk to neighborhood shops and restaurants
• Walk to Lapham Elementary School
• 5 blocks away from the Capital City Bike Trail
• Eastside Farmers Market

Madison School Information for 9 Sherman Terrace

• Emerson Elementary School 
• Sherman Middle School 
• East High School 

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com.   

Move-in ready pottery barn style home, completely remodeled, huge lot in well-established neighborhood. Enjoy this spacious ranch style home in a convenient location and one block from a lovely park and dog run. Main floor features beautiful hardwood floors, new windows with lots of natural light and an open feel. The lower level offers a large family room with new bathroom and finished laundry room. And what a great lot with new deck for fun cookouts, space to play and garden and His and Her Garages! 1 car attached garage (spotless) and a huge 2 ½ heated detached garage perfect for projects and storing toys. 

• 3BR, 2 BA, 1581 Sq. Ft.
• Completely updated ranch home
• 1 car attached garage and 2 car heated detached garage
• For current price and more photos, click here

802 Bewick Drive Updates and Features

      Complete remodel in 2009 includes the following updates:

• Completely updated kitchen with new flooring, cabinets and counter-tops with under-counter accent lighting  
• New stainless stove/range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave  
• Refinished drywall and new paint (interior and exterior)
• Freshly refinished hardwood floors
• Remodeled bathrooms including new fixtures
• Remodeled lower-level family room & laundry room with new carpet
• New interior doors and trim throughout
• New water heater
• New roof with complete tear-off
• New deck
• New high-efficiency windows

 Burke Heights Neighborhood Information

• Walk to Sycamore Park and enjoy the quiet Bewick Drive
• Close to many great restaurants and shopping at East Towne Mall, the new Hy-Vee grocery store, Target, and more
• Easy access from Hwy 30 to Stoughton Rd., Aberg, Interstate 90/94
• Only 10 minutes to Downtown and UW campus

Madison School District Information for 802 Bewick Drive

• Kennedy Elementary School
• Whitehorse Middle School
• La Follette High School

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com. 

Charming home with large yard, 2 car garage and convenient location close to bike paths, parks, and on a tree lined street! Beautiful hardwood floors, classic white trim, huge picture window in living room. Kitchen updates include granite counters, euro style cabinets (doors can be put back on), pantry, updated appliances. Main floor & 2nd floor  bathrooms with ceramic tiles and updated. Master bedroom is spacious with sitting area (or office area). Lower level: Large rec room, storage and project area. 

• 3 BRs, 2 BAs, 1,796 Sqft
• 2 car detached garage
• For current price and more photos: click here

4313 Mohawk Drive Property Features & Updates

• New front door in 2011
• Kitchen remodel in 2008 includes:
  • Quartz (silestone) countertops, refinished cabinets
  • New cabinet hardware, new light fixtures
  • New dishwasher, garbage disposal, sink and faucet
• Refinished wood floors in 2004
• New main floor windows in 2004
• Remodeled both bathrooms in 2004 including ceramic tile flooring, new vanities, toilets & fixtures. Upstairs bathroom shower replaced.
• Radon levels tested in 2010—passed the test (under 4.0)

Nakoma Park Neighborhood Features

• Within walking distance of Nakoma Park and Nakoma Golf Club
• Close to the UW-Arboretum (http://uwarboretum.org), which offers walking trails, a Visitor’s Center, and ecological communities including savannahs, tall grass prairies, flowering trees, and a world-class lilac collection
• Many neighborhood facilities including Monroe Street Fine Arts Center, the Neighborhood House, and Sequoya Branch library
• Only 5 minutes to campus
• Easy access to Hwy 151, Hwy 18 and Beltline Highway
• Nearby shopping and restaurants in unique Monroe Street area

 Madison School District Information for 4313 Mohawk Drive

• Thoreau Elementary School
• Cherokee Heights Middle School
• West High School

This home is marketed by Sara Alvarado, Broker – The Alvarado Real Estate Group. For a showing of this home or to discuss selling your home, please contact Sara at 608.438.5005, or sara@thealvaradogroup.com.