DeForest Area School District
DeForest/Windsor Homes For Sale
DeForest sits along the Yahara River in northern Dane County, with a small downtown, newer neighborhoods and direct access to I-39/90/94 and US-51.
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Dane County
County
On The Map
Where the DeForest/Windsor district sits.
Dane County, Wisconsin. Distances below are to the district's main town.
12 mi
The Capitol Square, Madison
as the crow flies
7 mi
Dane County Regional Airport
as the crow flies
16 mi
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as the crow flies
Distances are straight-line (“as the crow flies”), not driving times.
Live Listings
Homes for sale in DeForest/Windsor.
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A Local's Perspective
Life in DeForest/Windsor.
The Village of DeForest takes its name from Isaac DeForest, who platted the townsite in the 1850s. The rail line through town shaped its early growth, and the village has since expanded with new neighborhoods and a business park near the interstate.
The Yahara River winds through the village on its way south to Lake Mendota. I-39/90/94 passes on the west side and US-51 on the east, both with exits at County V, so trips toward Madison, the airport or north toward Portage are direct.
The district serves DeForest and Windsor, along with surrounding towns.
At A Glance
- County
- Dane County
- School district
- DeForest Area School District
- Public schools
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- HOA Norm
- Mixed
Highlights
What defines DeForest/Windsor.
On the Yahara River
The river runs through DeForest, and parks along its banks give the village green space in the middle of town.
Interstate on one side, US-51 on the other
Both highways have exits at County V, giving quick routes south toward Madison and the Dane County Regional Airport.
A library with Norwegian roots
The DeForest Area Public Library building was modeled on a Norwegian stave church, a nod to the area's heritage.
Neighborhoods
Where to look in DeForest/Windsor.
Downtown DeForest
Older homes and local businesses near the village hall, the library and Fireman's Park.
Conservancy Place
A planned neighborhood on the south side of the village with a mix of home styles.
Yahara River area
Streets near the river and its parkland, running through the middle of the village.
Newer subdivisions
Single-family homes and townhomes built on former farmland around the village edges.
Lifestyle
Around DeForest/Windsor.
DeForest combines a small-town center with river parkland and county parks close by.
Fireman's Park — a village park near downtown.
Yahara River — the river and its adjoining green space through the village.
Token Creek County Park — a large county park just south of the village with trails and camping.
DeForest Area Public Library — the stave-church-inspired library downtown.
Schools
Schools in the DeForest/Windsor district.
DeForest Area School District — 6 public schools.
Elementary
- Eagle Point Elementary School
- Windsor Elementary School
- Yahara Elementary School
Intermediate
- Harvest Intermediate School
Middle
- DeForest Area Middle School
High
- DeForest Area High School
School assignments follow attendance boundaries, which can change and can split a single town. Always confirm the schools for a specific address directly with the district.
HOAs & POAs
DeForest/Windsor HOA norms
Older single-family streets here generally have no association, while condominiums, townhomes and newer planned developments usually do. Dues, rules and what they cover vary by community — ask for the current association documents on any listing you're considering.
New Construction
Building in DeForest/Windsor
DeForest has grown steadily, with new subdivisions of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments on former farmland around the village. Newer neighborhoods often have covenants or an association, so review those documents early.
Also In This District
More of the DeForest/Windsor district.
Windsor
Windsor is a village north of Madison, between DeForest and Sun Prairie, that includes Lake Windsor, Morrisonville and Token Creek, with quick access to I-39/90/94 and US-51.
Close to the airport and interstate
I-39/90/94, US-51 and the Dane County Regional Airport are all a short drive away.
Parks and conservancies
Windsor Community Park, Lake Windsor Park and the Token Creek conservancy areas.
Room to spread out
Subdivisions sit alongside farmland, especially toward Morrisonville and the north.
Keep Exploring
School districts near DeForest/Windsor.
Straight Answers
DeForest/Windsor buyer questions, answered.
Which school district serves DeForest?
The DeForest Area School District serves the village, as well as the neighboring Village of Windsor. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.
How do people get from DeForest to Madison?
Most people drive south on I-39/90/94 or US-51, both of which have exits at County V in DeForest. The Dane County Regional Airport is along the way on Madison's north side.
What kinds of homes are in DeForest?
Older homes near downtown, established subdivisions, and newer single-family homes, townhomes and apartments around the edges of the village.
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