McFarland School District
McFarland Homes For Sale
McFarland sits on the east shore of Lake Waubesa just south of the Beltline, with lake parks, an off-road trail into Madison and the Dan Chin Homes office in the village.
1920
Established
8,991
Population
8
Public schools
Dane County
County
On The Map
Where the McFarland district sits.
Dane County, Wisconsin. Distances below are to the district's main town.
6 mi
The Capitol Square, Madison
as the crow flies
9 mi
Dane County Regional Airport
as the crow flies
0 mi
Dan Chin Homes, McFarland
as the crow flies
Distances are straight-line (“as the crow flies”), not driving times.
Live Listings
Homes for sale in McFarland.
Real-time listings from the MLS, updated around the clock, across the McFarland school district.
Listing data is provided courtesy of the MLS through IDX. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
A Local's Perspective
Life in McFarland.
McFarland was founded in the 1850s along the rail line south of Madison and incorporated as a village in 1920. Lake Waubesa forms its western edge and Mud Lake lies to the south, and the Yahara River connects the two through Babcock County Park.
US-51 runs through the village, and the Beltline and I-39/90 are a few minutes north and east. The Lower Yahara River Trail links McFarland to Madison's trail network by an off-road route that includes a long boardwalk over the wetlands.
At A Glance
- Established
- 1920
- Population
- 8,991
- County
- Dane County
- School district
- McFarland School District
- Public schools
- 8
- HOA Norm
- Mixed
Highlights
What defines McFarland.
Lake Waubesa shoreline
Village parks along the lake, including McDaniel Park and Brandt Park, give public access to the water.
Lower Yahara River Trail
An off-road trail with a long boardwalk that connects McFarland to Lake Farm Park and Madison's bike paths.
Close to the Beltline
The Beltline and the interstate are just north of the village, making trips to Madison and the airport straightforward.
Neighborhoods
Where to look in McFarland.
Village center
Older homes and local businesses near the library and the municipal center on Milwaukee Street.
Lake Waubesa shore
Homes along and near the lake, close to McDaniel and Brandt parks.
Near Babcock Park & the Yahara
Streets on the south side of the village near the river and Indian Mound Park.
Newer subdivisions
Single-family homes and townhomes built on the village's outer edges.
Lifestyle
Around McFarland.
McFarland's lake parks, trail connections and village events make it easy to spend time outdoors without leaving town.
Lake Waubesa — boating, fishing and lakefront parks on the village's west side.
Lower Yahara River Trail — an off-road trail and boardwalk linking McFarland and Madison.
McDaniel Park — a lakefront park that hosts summer concerts.
Indian Mound Park — a park that preserves Woodland-period burial mounds.
McFarland Farmers' Market — Saturday mornings in season at the Village Center.
Schools
Schools in the McFarland district.
McFarland School District — 8 public schools.
Elementary
- Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
Intermediate
- Waubesa Intermediate School
Middle
- Indian Mound Middle School
High
- McFarland High School
Virtual
- Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)
- Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School (WIVA)
- Insight School of Wisconsin
- Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin
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
McFarland 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 McFarland
McFarland's newer homes are mostly in subdivisions on the edges of the village, with a mix of single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Lakefront lots rarely come up new, so lake homes are almost always resales.
Keep Exploring
School districts near McFarland.
Straight Answers
McFarland buyer questions, answered.
Which school district serves McFarland?
The McFarland School District serves the village. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.
How do people get from McFarland to Madison?
Most people drive north on US-51 to the Beltline. For biking, the Lower Yahara River Trail connects to Madison's trail network. Metro Transit serves the far northern end of the village.
Can I live on the lake in McFarland?
Yes, there are homes on and near Lake Waubesa, though they don't come up often. We can set up a search so you hear about lake listings as soon as they hit the market.
Where is the Dan Chin Homes office?
Our main office is at 5411 Bashford St. #101 in McFarland. Stop in or call ahead and we'll make time to talk.
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