$1,950
Total Monthly Price
217 N 6th St
Madison, WI 53704
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
743 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
217 N 6th St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$1,950 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Beautiful 2-bedroom,2-bath apartment in Madison's vibrant Emerson East neighborhood, blending timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring 9-foot ceilings, maple hardwood floors, original columnades, and abundant natural light, this home offers a bright and inviting living space with classic architectural charm. The updated kitchen includes butcher block countertops, open shelving, a gas range, and generous cabinet space. The apartment offers a full main-floor bathroom, plus a private finished second bathroom in the basement. Shared laundry and additional basement storage are also available. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch or relax in the partially fenced backyard with space for grilling and entertaining. Driveway parking and a detached 1.5-car garage are included. Heat, water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent—tenants pay only electricity. Conveniently located near downtown Madison, the East Washington corridor, parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and bike paths, this apartment offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience.
217 N 6th St is a townhome located in Dane County and the 53704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Townhome Features
Hardwood Floors
Range
Basement
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Porch
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Location
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Emerson East is an up-and-coming neighborhood beside Downtown Madison. Emerson East is family friendly with several schools and parks like Demetral Field, a park with sports facilities and an off-leash dog park. This charming neighborhood has mid-range to upscale rental options in a variety of styles, including quaint bungalow houses and modern luxury apartments. Emerson East is predominately residential, but there are a few locally-owned businesses located along North Street.
Residents also flock to Atwood Avenue, a vibrant thoroughfare nearby filled with bars, restaurants, art galleries, and more. Emerson East is near Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, providing locals with waterfront parks and ample opportunities for fun on the water. Tenney Park is less than two miles from Emerson East and is a local favorite for its beach, sports facilities, an ice-skating rink.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi |
217 N 6th St is within 6 minutes or 2.4 miles from Madison Area Technical College. It is also near University of Wisconsin and Edgewood University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
BusyBusinesses
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Amenities
- Kitchen
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Porch
- Walking/Biking Trails
217 N 6th St Photos
217 N 6th St
Madison, WI 53704