Nestled between campus, Lake Monona, and the near west side, the Greenbush neighborhood is one of the city’s most culturally historic, convenient, and vibrant places to live in Madison. Whether you’re looking for a studio apartment close to the University of Wisconsin campus or a pretty century-old first home, the Greenbush neighborhood is filled with a charming sense of community and fun. Living here puts you close to all the acton of the campus area, and because homes are tucked along tree-lined, established streets, you can still feel a strong sense of the cozy neighborhood that is often celebrated by Madison residents.

An Interesting Piece of Madison’s History
Settled originally by many Italian, Jewish, and African American immigrants at the start of the 20th century, the Greenbush is one of Madison’s most historic areas. In fact, it still holds a few of its original cultural gems including the Italian Workmen’s Club and Neighborhood House. The Greenbush Bar serves up delicious food in a cozy basement setting, and the pizza is known to bring visitors from thousands of miles away. And if mornings are more your tune, then stop by the Greenbush Bakery for apple fritters that must be tried to be believed.

An Unbeatable Walk Score
Plus, you can’t beat the convenience of the Greenbush neighborhood’s location in the heart of Madison. The neighborhood is home to two major hospital facilities, numerous clinics, beautiful Brittingham Park, Barriques Coffee House, Lake Monona beaches, the Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Greenbush Bar — arguably the best pizza joint in the world. Did we mention we are big fans of that pizza yet? Straight from your door residents of Greenbush have walkable access to meet practically every need and the heart of the UW Campus is only a short walk away.

If you are interested in looking for homes in the Greenbush or nearby Vilas Neighborhood, check out our most up-to-date listings in the neighborhood guide.