Near West

Vilas, Monroe, University Heights and Nakoma With some of the most walkable and oldest neighborhoods in Madison, the near west side is a coveted part of town for prospective home buyers thanks to plenty of shoreline courtesy of Lakes Mendota and Wingra. The energetic and youthful Vilas/Monroe neighborhood is the essence of Madison living, with the well-established Nakoma neighborhood nearby. With some of the most walkable and oldest neighborhoods in Madison, the near west side is a coveted part of town for prospective home buyers thanks to plenty of shoreline courtesy of Lakes Mendota and Wingra.