Centennial Heights
Centennial Heights is an established southwest-Waunakee neighborhood built out gradually since the 1980s — a recognized recorded subdivision, home to the Village's newly accessible Centennial Park playscape and splash pad, and next door to the large Ripp Park recreation complex.
🏡 About Centennial Heights ›
An Established Southwest-Waunakee
Neighborhood, Built Gradually Since the 1980s
Centennial Heights is a recognized, recorded subdivision on the southwest side of the Village of Waunakee — the Village maintains a "Centennial Heights Combined" plat in its archive, confirming this as an official platted neighborhood rather than an informal marketing name. Unlike most other Waunakee neighborhoods in this area, which trace back to a single modern developer with an active HOA, Centennial Heights appears to have built out gradually across the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. No single master developer, active builder, or subdivision-wide homeowners association has been conclusively identified — a genuinely different ownership and governance profile from many of Waunakee's newer subdivisions.
The neighborhood sits west of Century Avenue and north of Woodland Drive, with Sixmile Creek running past to the north. Centennial Pkwy is the one street independently confirmed across multiple sources; a fuller street-by-addition list awaits a direct pull of the recorded plat. A small, 2-unit duplex-condominium plat also exists at 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy — built in 1980, confirmed with no current condo fees — meaning the neighborhood includes one distinct multi-unit product alongside its predominantly detached, ranch-style housing stock.
The strongest documented amenity story is Centennial Park (901 S. Holiday Drive), a 16.82-acre Village park that received Waunakee's first fully accessible, all-inclusive playground and splash pad — a roughly $1.97 million project that opened September 23, 2024. Just down the road, Ripp Park (213 Dorn Drive) is an 87.2-acre Village recreation complex with soccer, baseball/softball, nine lighted tennis courts, walking trails, and a pet exercise area.
"Centennial Heights is one of the few Waunakee neighborhoods in this project without a single named developer or active HOA — and it sits next to two of the Village's largest public recreation investments."
⭐ What People Value ›
What Draws Buyers to Centennial Heights
Eight things that come up when discussing this neighborhood — evidence-based, not promotional.
⭐ Why People Choose It ▾
A Genuinely Established Neighborhood
Built out gradually since the 1980s — a more mature streetscape than the several active or recently-built subdivisions elsewhere in this project.
A Major 2024 Park Investment Next Door
Centennial Park's roughly $1.97 million fully accessible playground and splash pad — the Village's first of its kind — opened September 23, 2024.
Ripp Park's Large Recreation Complex
87.2 acres of soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, nine lighted tennis courts, walking trails, and a pet exercise area.
Ranch-Style Homes on Large Lots
Predominantly ranch-style floor plans, often 3–4 bedrooms and 2,000-plus square feet, on large, private lots.
A Real, Recorded Subdivision
The Village maintains a "Centennial Heights Combined" plat — this is a genuine platted neighborhood, not just an informal marketing name.
Possibly No HOA
No active, dues-collecting HOA has been identified — a different governance picture from many newer Waunakee subdivisions, though recorded covenants still need confirming.
Reported Walking Distance to Schools and Downtown
Real-estate marketing describes the neighborhood as within walking distance of the Middle School, High School, downtown shopping and dining, and the Public Library.
Sixmile Creek Nearby
A real natural waterway running past the neighborhood to the north, adding geographic interest to the southwest-Waunakee setting.
🏫 Schools ›
Waunakee Community School District
Centennial Heights is within Waunakee Community School District. The Middle School and High School are both described as adjacent to the neighborhood; the elementary assignment is Heritage Elementary.
Elementary — Heritage Elementary
Centennial Heights feeds Heritage Elementary, confirmed. Still verify by specific address with the WCSD Registrar before writing an offer, since individual parcels can occasionally sit on a boundary edge.
Waunakee Intermediate School
6273 Woodland Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 · (608) 849-2176.
Waunakee Community Middle School
501 South Street, Waunakee. District-wide assignment, described by marketing as adjacent to the neighborhood.
Waunakee Community High School
301 Community Drive, Waunakee. Home of the Warriors — ranked #1 in Wisconsin for athletic programs.
Confirmed: Centennial Heights feeds Heritage Elementary. Still verify at the specific address with the WCSD Registrar at (608) 849-2000 before writing an offer, since individual parcels can occasionally sit on a boundary edge.
🌿 Parks & Amenities ›
Two Major Village Parks, Right Next Door
Centennial Park's newly accessible playground and Ripp Park's large multi-sport complex anchor this neighborhood's amenity picture.
🌿 Parks & Amenities ▾
Centennial Park Verified
901 S. Holiday Drive — 16.82 acres. In 2024, the Village opened its first fully accessible, all-inclusive playground and splash pad here: a toddler play structure, accessible merry-go-round, swings, a bike rack, a splash pad with a dump bucket, an accessible water table, and multiple spray features, plus a changing structure, catenary lighting, and shade installations. Approved by a unanimous 7–0 Village Board vote on April 1, 2024 (Parisi Construction LLC bid: $912,447; total project cost with add-ons approximately $1.97 million), funded by impact fees, debt service, and over $171,000 raised from 27 private donors. Opened with a public celebration on September 23, 2024. The park also includes baseball/softball, basketball, tennis, junior soccer, shelters, restrooms, additional play areas, winter skating, and parking.
Ripp Park Verified
213 Dorn Drive — 87.2 acres, on the far west side of the village. A large Village multi-sport complex: soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, nine lighted tennis courts, a batting cage, two playgrounds, walking trails, an observation deck, a pet exercise area, and shelters. (An earlier, incorrect 901 Raymond Rd address has been retired in favor of this independently confirmed one.)
Sixmile Creek Access Not Yet Confirmed
A real natural waterway running past the neighborhood to the north. Request more information on direct trail or fishing access for Centennial Heights residents.
🍽️ Nearby Conveniences ›
Reported Walking Distance to Schools and Downtown
Real-estate marketing describes Centennial Heights as within walking distance of shopping, dining, and the Waunakee Public Library — approximate drive distances are about 2.0 mi / 5 min to each (see Commute below).
🍽️ Nearby Conveniences ▾
Downtown Waunakee
Shopping and dining described as within walking distance by real-estate marketing describing the neighborhood — approximately 2.0 mi / 5 min by car (see Commute below).
Waunakee Public Library
201 N Madison St — also described as within walking distance. Approximately 2.0 mi / 5 min by car.
Middle & High School Campus
Waunakee Community Middle School and High School are both described as adjacent to the neighborhood.
🚗 Commute & Proximity ›
Getting There From Here
Approximate drive distances and times from Centennial Heights, rounded to the nearest reasonable estimate — actual time will vary with traffic and exact starting address.
🚗 Commute & Proximity ▾
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waunakee | ~2.0 mi | ~5 min | Reported as walkable by marketing; approximate driving figures shown for reference |
| Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St | ~2.0 mi | ~5 min | Reported as walkable by marketing; approximate driving figures shown for reference |
| Centennial Park, 901 S. Holiday Drive | ~2.5 mi | ~6 min | Within the immediate neighborhood area |
| Ripp Park, 213 Dorn Drive | ~3.3 mi | ~7 min | Far west side of the village |
| Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) / Truax Field | ~10 mi | ~16 min | Approximate |
| Downtown Madison / State Capitol Square | ~12 mi | ~20 min | Approximate |
Distances and drive times above are approximate reference-grade estimates, not live-routed figures — actual time will vary with traffic and exact starting address.
📊 Market Update ›
Centennial Heights — What Homes Are Selling For
This trailing-12-month pull shows 11 closings between $359K and $629K, with a median of $585,000 and homes closing fast — 8 days median on market at essentially full list price (99.5%). That's consistent with what I already knew about this market: it's resale-only, no builder finishing out new lots, so when something on Centennial Pkwy or a connecting street comes up, it's usually a home one owner has cared for a long time. Call me and I'll walk you through the specific comps.
— John Reuter · 608-669-4226🔑 Homes for Sale ›
Currently Available in Centennial Heights
Looking for active listings in Centennial Heights? Since this is an established, resale-oriented neighborhood, John monitors Centennial Pkwy and the surrounding streets for new listings — including homes that haven't hit Zillow yet, and correctly distinguishing the small 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy condo unit from the neighborhood's detached homes.
💰 What's My Home Worth? ›
Your Home's Value Is Not the Neighborhood Average
🏡 What's My Home Worth? ▾
Neighborhood market statistics describe the market as a whole — they cannot tell you what your specific home is worth today. Centennial Heights was built out gradually across roughly two decades, so individual properties vary widely in renovation level, mechanical systems, and finishes — comparing your home to a genuinely similar-vintage, similar-condition sale matters more here than a simple neighborhood average.
An accurate home valuation requires a licensed agent to review your specific property against closed comparable sales of similar age and condition. If you're a Centennial Heights homeowner considering a sale, John can provide a current market analysis at no cost or obligation.
John Reuter tracks closed sales across Waunakee's subdivisions through the SCWMLS. He can walk you through what has sold, what it sold for, and where your home fits — in a single conversation.
✍️ Insider Notes ›
What You Won't Find
on Zillow
Things you only learn from someone who actually works this neighborhood.
Last updated: August 2026
— John Reuter
Broker/Owner, Integrity Homes
Waunakee local
No HOA doesn't mean no rules — older Wisconsin subdivisions like this one can still carry recorded covenants even without a dues-collecting association enforcing them. For most buyers coming from a newer, HOA-governed subdivision, hearing there's no monthly assessment reads as a relief. My honest advice: don't assume the lack of a formal HOA means anything goes — check the recorded covenants with the title company before you get attached to a specific fence line or addition.
Twenty-plus years of gradual build-out means real variation walking block to block — some homes have fully updated kitchens and mechanicals, others are still running original systems from the '80s or '90s. I don't have a block-by-block breakdown to hand you, and I wouldn't trust one if I did — it's exactly why I tell buyers here to lean on the inspection and the comps, not just curb appeal.
Centennial Park's new accessible playscape is worth mentioning to any family touring homes nearby — it's the kind of amenity that's easy to overlook on a spec sheet but changes how a house shows once buyers realize it's a short walk, not a drive.
The small condo unit at 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy tends to catch buyers by surprise rather than being something they ask about upfront — it's easy to assume every address here is a detached single-family home until that listing comes up. Worth flagging early on a tour so it doesn't throw off your mental map of the neighborhood.
❓ FAQ ›
Centennial Heights FAQ
✍️ FAQ ▾
Is Centennial Heights an active new-construction neighborhood?
Who developed Centennial Heights?
What school does Centennial Heights feed into?
Is there a homeowners association in Centennial Heights?
Are there condominiums in Centennial Heights?
What park amenities does Centennial Heights have?
What changed at Centennial Park in 2024?
What styles of homes are in Centennial Heights?
Is Centennial Heights the same as Six Mile Creek?
What are homes selling for in Centennial Heights?
What is Centennial Heights in Waunakee, Wisconsin?
Centennial Heights is an established residential neighborhood in southwest Waunakee, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Built out gradually across the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s with no single named developer, it features Centennial Park's newly accessible playscape, the 87.2-acre Ripp Park complex, and Sixmile Creek along its northern edge. Homes sold between $359,000 and $629,000 over the past 12 months, with a median of $585,000, per an MLS export — no Zillow or Redfin estimate substitutes. It's in Waunakee Community School District, with the Middle and High School adjacent and downtown reported within walking distance.
An Established Southwest-Waunakee
Neighborhood, Built Gradually Since the 1980s
Centennial Heights is a recognized, recorded subdivision on the southwest side of the Village of Waunakee — the Village maintains a "Centennial Heights Combined" plat in its archive, confirming this as an official platted neighborhood rather than an informal marketing name. Unlike most other Waunakee neighborhoods in this area, which trace back to a single modern developer with an active HOA, Centennial Heights appears to have built out gradually across the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. No single master developer, active builder, or subdivision-wide homeowners association has been conclusively identified — a genuinely different ownership and governance profile from many of Waunakee's newer subdivisions.
The neighborhood sits west of Century Avenue and north of Woodland Drive, with Sixmile Creek running past to the north. Centennial Pkwy is the one street independently confirmed across multiple sources; a fuller street-by-addition list awaits a direct pull of the recorded plat. A small, 2-unit duplex-condominium plat also exists at 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy — built in 1980, confirmed with no current condo fees — meaning the neighborhood includes one distinct multi-unit product alongside its predominantly detached, ranch-style housing stock.
The strongest documented amenity story is Centennial Park (901 S. Holiday Drive), a 16.82-acre Village park that received Waunakee's first fully accessible, all-inclusive playground and splash pad — a roughly $1.97 million project that opened September 23, 2024. Just down the road, Ripp Park (213 Dorn Drive) is an 87.2-acre Village recreation complex with soccer, baseball/softball, nine lighted tennis courts, walking trails, and a pet exercise area.
"Centennial Heights is one of the few Waunakee neighborhoods in this project without a single named developer or active HOA — and it sits next to two of the Village's largest public recreation investments."
What Draws Buyers to Centennial Heights
Eight things that come up when discussing this neighborhood — evidence-based, not promotional.
⭐ Why People Choose It ▾
A Genuinely Established Neighborhood
Built out gradually since the 1980s — a more mature streetscape than the several active or recently-built subdivisions elsewhere in this project.
A Major 2024 Park Investment Next Door
Centennial Park's roughly $1.97 million fully accessible playground and splash pad — the Village's first of its kind — opened September 23, 2024.
Ripp Park's Large Recreation Complex
87.2 acres of soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, nine lighted tennis courts, walking trails, and a pet exercise area.
Ranch-Style Homes on Large Lots
Predominantly ranch-style floor plans, often 3–4 bedrooms and 2,000-plus square feet, on large, private lots.
A Real, Recorded Subdivision
The Village maintains a "Centennial Heights Combined" plat — this is a genuine platted neighborhood, not just an informal marketing name.
Possibly No HOA
No active, dues-collecting HOA has been identified — a different governance picture from many newer Waunakee subdivisions, though recorded covenants still need confirming.
Reported Walking Distance to Schools and Downtown
Real-estate marketing describes the neighborhood as within walking distance of the Middle School, High School, downtown shopping and dining, and the Public Library.
Sixmile Creek Nearby
A real natural waterway running past the neighborhood to the north, adding geographic interest to the southwest-Waunakee setting.
Waunakee Community School District
Centennial Heights is within Waunakee Community School District. The Middle School and High School are both described as adjacent to the neighborhood; the elementary assignment is Heritage Elementary.
Elementary — Heritage Elementary
Centennial Heights feeds Heritage Elementary, confirmed. Still verify by specific address with the WCSD Registrar before writing an offer, since individual parcels can occasionally sit on a boundary edge.
Waunakee Intermediate School
6273 Woodland Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 · (608) 849-2176.
Waunakee Community Middle School
501 South Street, Waunakee. District-wide assignment, described by marketing as adjacent to the neighborhood.
Waunakee Community High School
301 Community Drive, Waunakee. Home of the Warriors — ranked #1 in Wisconsin for athletic programs.
Confirmed: Centennial Heights feeds Heritage Elementary. Still verify at the specific address with the WCSD Registrar at (608) 849-2000 before writing an offer, since individual parcels can occasionally sit on a boundary edge.
Two Major Village Parks, Right Next Door
Centennial Park's newly accessible playground and Ripp Park's large multi-sport complex anchor this neighborhood's amenity picture.
🌿 Parks & Amenities ▾
Centennial Park Verified
901 S. Holiday Drive — 16.82 acres. In 2024, the Village opened its first fully accessible, all-inclusive playground and splash pad here: a toddler play structure, accessible merry-go-round, swings, a bike rack, a splash pad with a dump bucket, an accessible water table, and multiple spray features, plus a changing structure, catenary lighting, and shade installations. Approved by a unanimous 7–0 Village Board vote on April 1, 2024 (Parisi Construction LLC bid: $912,447; total project cost with add-ons approximately $1.97 million), funded by impact fees, debt service, and over $171,000 raised from 27 private donors. Opened with a public celebration on September 23, 2024. The park also includes baseball/softball, basketball, tennis, junior soccer, shelters, restrooms, additional play areas, winter skating, and parking.
Ripp Park Verified
213 Dorn Drive — 87.2 acres, on the far west side of the village. A large Village multi-sport complex: soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, nine lighted tennis courts, a batting cage, two playgrounds, walking trails, an observation deck, a pet exercise area, and shelters. (An earlier, incorrect 901 Raymond Rd address has been retired in favor of this independently confirmed one.)
Sixmile Creek Access Not Yet Confirmed
A real natural waterway running past the neighborhood to the north. Request more information on direct trail or fishing access for Centennial Heights residents.
Reported Walking Distance to Schools and Downtown
Real-estate marketing describes Centennial Heights as within walking distance of shopping, dining, and the Waunakee Public Library — approximate drive distances are about 2.0 mi / 5 min to each (see Commute below).
🍽️ Nearby Conveniences ▾
Downtown Waunakee
Shopping and dining described as within walking distance by real-estate marketing describing the neighborhood — approximately 2.0 mi / 5 min by car (see Commute below).
Waunakee Public Library
201 N Madison St — also described as within walking distance. Approximately 2.0 mi / 5 min by car.
Middle & High School Campus
Waunakee Community Middle School and High School are both described as adjacent to the neighborhood.
Getting There From Here
Approximate drive distances and times from Centennial Heights, rounded to the nearest reasonable estimate — actual time will vary with traffic and exact starting address.
🚗 Commute & Proximity ▾
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waunakee | ~2.0 mi | ~5 min | Reported as walkable by marketing; approximate driving figures shown for reference |
| Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St | ~2.0 mi | ~5 min | Reported as walkable by marketing; approximate driving figures shown for reference |
| Centennial Park, 901 S. Holiday Drive | ~2.5 mi | ~6 min | Within the immediate neighborhood area |
| Ripp Park, 213 Dorn Drive | ~3.3 mi | ~7 min | Far west side of the village |
| Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) / Truax Field | ~10 mi | ~16 min | Approximate |
| Downtown Madison / State Capitol Square | ~12 mi | ~20 min | Approximate |
Distances and drive times above are approximate reference-grade estimates, not live-routed figures — actual time will vary with traffic and exact starting address.
Ripp Park's Pet Exercise Area
Ripp Park (213 Dorn Drive) includes a confirmed pet exercise area — a real, documented off-leash-adjacent amenity, though its exact distance from Centennial Heights hasn't been routed yet this pass.
Ripp Park Pet Exercise Area
213 Dorn Drive, on the far west side of the village. Confirmed as part of Ripp Park's facility list alongside soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, and walking trails. About 3.3 miles and 7 minutes by car from Centennial Heights.
Centennial Heights — What Homes Are Selling For
This trailing-12-month pull shows 11 closings between $359K and $629K, with a median of $585,000 and homes closing fast — 8 days median on market at essentially full list price (99.5%). That's consistent with what I already knew about this market: it's resale-only, no builder finishing out new lots, so when something on Centennial Pkwy or a connecting street comes up, it's usually a home one owner has cared for a long time. Call me and I'll walk you through the specific comps.
— John Reuter · 608-669-4226Currently Available in Centennial Heights
Looking for active listings in Centennial Heights? Since this is an established, resale-oriented neighborhood, John monitors Centennial Pkwy and the surrounding streets for new listings — including homes that haven't hit Zillow yet, and correctly distinguishing the small 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy condo unit from the neighborhood's detached homes.
Your Home's Value Is Not the Neighborhood Average
🏡 What's My Home Worth? ▾
Neighborhood market statistics describe the market as a whole — they cannot tell you what your specific home is worth today. Centennial Heights was built out gradually across roughly two decades, so individual properties vary widely in renovation level, mechanical systems, and finishes — comparing your home to a genuinely similar-vintage, similar-condition sale matters more here than a simple neighborhood average.
An accurate home valuation requires a licensed agent to review your specific property against closed comparable sales of similar age and condition. If you're a Centennial Heights homeowner considering a sale, John can provide a current market analysis at no cost or obligation.
John Reuter tracks closed sales across Waunakee's subdivisions through the SCWMLS. He can walk you through what has sold, what it sold for, and where your home fits — in a single conversation.
What You Won't Find
on Zillow
Things you only learn from someone who actually works this neighborhood.
Last updated: August 2026
— John Reuter
Broker/Owner, Integrity Homes
Waunakee local
No HOA doesn't mean no rules — older Wisconsin subdivisions like this one can still carry recorded covenants even without a dues-collecting association enforcing them. For most buyers coming from a newer, HOA-governed subdivision, hearing there's no monthly assessment reads as a relief. My honest advice: don't assume the lack of a formal HOA means anything goes — check the recorded covenants with the title company before you get attached to a specific fence line or addition.
Twenty-plus years of gradual build-out means real variation walking block to block — some homes have fully updated kitchens and mechanicals, others are still running original systems from the '80s or '90s. I don't have a block-by-block breakdown to hand you, and I wouldn't trust one if I did — it's exactly why I tell buyers here to lean on the inspection and the comps, not just curb appeal.
Centennial Park's new accessible playscape is worth mentioning to any family touring homes nearby — it's the kind of amenity that's easy to overlook on a spec sheet but changes how a house shows once buyers realize it's a short walk, not a drive.
The small condo unit at 1109–1111 Centennial Pkwy tends to catch buyers by surprise rather than being something they ask about upfront — it's easy to assume every address here is a detached single-family home until that listing comes up. Worth flagging early on a tour so it doesn't throw off your mental map of the neighborhood.
Centennial Heights FAQ
✍️ FAQ ▾
Is Centennial Heights an active new-construction neighborhood?
Who developed Centennial Heights?
What school does Centennial Heights feed into?
Is there a homeowners association in Centennial Heights?
Are there condominiums in Centennial Heights?
What park amenities does Centennial Heights have?
What changed at Centennial Park in 2024?
What styles of homes are in Centennial Heights?
Is Centennial Heights the same as Six Mile Creek?
What are homes selling for in Centennial Heights?
Compares to nearby Waunakee neighborhoods, or want current market data?
Interested in Centennial Heights?
John Reuter is a Waunakee local, Top 5% Realtor, and retired Air Force veteran. Real advice on this established neighborhood — its likely-no-HOA governance, its small condo product, and its two major nearby parks — no pressure.
Veterans & Heroes —
There's More on the Table
Integrity Homes' Reward Our Heroes program serves veterans, active military, first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers with real estate savings averaging $4,200 per transaction. John Reuter is a retired Air Force veteran and Military Relocation Professional — Centennial Heights sits in southwest Waunakee, roughly 10 miles / 16 minutes from Truax Field and the 115th Fighter Wing (see the Commute section above).
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