Six Mile
Creek
One of Waunakee's established move-up neighborhoods — Prairie Park built right in, walking-trail connections, larger resale homes, and golf next door at The Meadows of Sixmile Creek. A finished, mature community that's move-in ready today.
What is Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, Wisconsin?
Six Mile Creek is an established residential neighborhood on the east side of Waunakee, Wisconsin, in Dane County, built along the Six Mile Creek corridor and the eastern edge of The Meadows of Sixmile Creek golf course. Homes date mainly to the 1990s and 2000s, and the neighborhood centers on Prairie Park, with tennis, basketball, and open fields built in. Over the trailing 12 months, 11 homes sold in Six Mile Creek between $515,000 and $830,000, with a median sale price of $625,000, per an MLS export — all single-family, though condos and village-home-style units exist nearby as an unpriced, lower-maintenance option. Waunakee Community School District serves the neighborhood, with Prairie Elementary within walking distance of many homes.
An Established Neighborhood,
Already Finished.
Six Mile Creek sits on the east side of Waunakee, running along the Six Mile Creek corridor and the eastern edge of The Meadows of Sixmile Creek golf course. The subdivision was part of a larger development concept platted alongside the course — roughly 550 single-family homes in total — which is why the area carries a golf-community identity even though not every home backs up to a fairway. (You'll see it both ways: the entrance monument and golf course spell it "Sixmile Creek" as one word, while most buyers and the MLS search "Six Mile Creek" — they're the same neighborhood.)
What sets it apart from Waunakee's newer west-side subdivisions is simple: it's already done. Where a new-construction neighborhood is still filling in lots and finishing infrastructure, Six Mile Creek has mature streets, settled landscaping, and neighborhood amenities that are already in place. The housing stock leans toward larger move-up homes from the 1990s and 2000s — open floor plans, updated finishes, and three-car garages are common.
"Six Mile Creek already feels finished — mature streets, established landscaping, and a real neighborhood park, without the construction-zone wait."
The setting gives the neighborhood a green, open feel: conservancy space, the creek corridor, and the golf course frame the edges, while the interior streets stay quiet and residential. You're a short drive from downtown Waunakee and have straightforward routes toward Madison and the surrounding employment centers.
What Draws Buyers to Six Mile Creek
Eight things that come up in conversations with buyers who chose this established neighborhood over Waunakee's newer subdivisions.
Prairie Park, Built In
The neighborhood's centerpiece sits right inside it — tennis and basketball courts, open fields for soccer and lacrosse, and playground equipment, with walking-trail connections from multiple sides of the subdivision.
Already Finished
Mature trees, settled landscaping, and finished streetscapes. No waiting on infrastructure or living next to graded lots — the neighborhood feels complete the day you move in.
Golf Next Door
The Meadows of Sixmile Creek is woven into the area's identity. A well-regarded public course with bent-grass greens and preserved natural habitat — minutes from the driveway for golfers who want it.
Walking-Trail Connections
Trail links run through the neighborhood and into Prairie Park from several points, with access out toward the broader Six Mile Creek corridor and Waunakee's wider trail network.
Creek Corridor & Green Space
Conservancy space, wetlands, and the creek corridor frame the neighborhood's edges — a quieter, nature-oriented setting that stays green rather than getting built out.
Move-Up Home Sizes
Larger floor plans with three-car garages are common — space for growing households who want room without stepping into the newest luxury-build price tier.
Low-Maintenance Options
Ranch-style condos and village-home-style units nearby offer carefree, lock-and-leave living at a lower entry point — appealing to downsizers who still want the Six Mile Creek address.
Waunakee Location
A short drive from downtown Waunakee's shops and restaurants, with straightforward commuting routes into Madison and the surrounding employment centers.
Waunakee Community School District
Six Mile Creek is served by the Waunakee Community School District, with Prairie Elementary within walking distance of many homes in the neighborhood.
Prairie Elementary School
Within walking distance of many Six Mile Creek homes — part of what makes the neighborhood convenient for households with younger kids.
Waunakee Intermediate School
Part of the district's unified structure serving the Waunakee community.
Waunakee Middle School
Continues the district's 4K–12 path, so students stay with the same community as they advance.
Waunakee Community High School
The district's high school, serving Six Mile Creek and the wider Waunakee area.
Verify by address: Boundaries and attendance areas can change, so always confirm the exact school assignment by property address before relying on it for a specific home. Check current boundaries with the Waunakee Community School District before writing an offer.
Outdoor Life in Six Mile Creek
From the park built into the neighborhood to golf, trails, and the creek corridor — the everyday outdoor access here is the strongest part of the Six Mile Creek story.
Prairie Park — The Centerpiece
Built right into the neighborhood with tennis courts, a basketball court, open fields used for youth soccer and lacrosse, and playground equipment. Walking-trail connections reach it from several points in the subdivision — the ability to walk out the door to courts, fields, and trails is what buyers point to most.
The Meadows of Sixmile Creek
Originally part of the same development plat as the housing, the course gives the area a golf-community character. A well-regarded public course with bent-grass greens and preserved natural habitat woven into the layout. Not every home is on the course, but it's a genuine part of the neighborhood's identity.
Neighborhood Trail System
Connected walking trails weave through Six Mile Creek and link into Prairie Park from multiple sides, with access out toward the broader creek corridor and Waunakee's wider trail network.
Six Mile Creek Corridor & Conservancy Space
Conservancy areas, wetlands, and the creek corridor frame the neighborhood — green, open space and wildlife that stay part of the setting rather than getting developed away.
North Mendota Trail & Governor Nelson State Park
Via Woodland Drive / Highway M connections, the area ties into the North Mendota Trail — a paved shared-use trail linking Waunakee toward Governor Nelson State Park and the Lake Mendota shoreline, with beach, swimming, and miles of trails.
Six Mile Creek — What Homes Are Selling For
A look at recent closings in the neighborhood. Six Mile Creek spans a real range — from larger single-family homes to lower-maintenance condos.
Across the full neighborhood. Trailing 12 months (2025–2026 closings): 11 homes sold in Six Mile Creek, ranging from $515,000 to $830,000, with a median of $625,000 and an average of $632,773. Homes closed at a median 100.9% of list price — essentially at or slightly above asking — with a fast 6-day median time on market. Three homes are currently pending, none active as of this pull.
All single-family this period. Every one of the 11 trailing-12-month closings was a larger single-family resale home from the mid-to-late 1990s to 2000s. Ranch-style condos and village-home-style units exist nearby and offer a lower-maintenance, likely lower-priced entry into the Six Mile Creek address, but none closed in this trailing-12-month window — ask John for current condo comps specifically.
Based on an MLS export for Waunakee, pulled by John Reuter, August 2026. Figures reflect a small sample (11 closings); pricing moves with each home's condition, updates, and lot. For live comps and current listings, contact John directly.
Getting There From Here
Approximate drive times from Six Mile Creek to the destinations that matter most for daily life and commuting.
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waunakee | ~2 mi | ~5 min | Shops, restaurants, library, farmers market |
| Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) | ~8 mi | ~14–16 min | Direct flights to 19+ cities |
| Downtown Madison | ~12 mi | ~18–22 min | Via Highway 113 or US-14 |
| UW Health / UW Hospital | ~13 mi | ~20–24 min | 600 Highland Ave, Madison · Full trauma center |
| UW–Madison Campus | ~13 mi | ~20–24 min | Via Highway 113 or University Ave |
| Epic Systems (Verona) | ~20 mi | ~28–34 min | Major regional employer |
| Truax Field (115th Fighter Wing) | ~10 mi | ~16–18 min | Wisconsin Air National Guard |
Drive times are estimates under normal conditions and vary by exact home location within the neighborhood and by traffic.
Downtown Waunakee, Minutes Away
Six Mile Creek keeps the quiet, established feel while staying close to downtown Waunakee's restaurants, coffee, and everyday errands.
Lone Girl Brewing
A downtown Waunakee favorite for craft beer, food, and a rooftop — a short drive from the neighborhood.
Rex's Innkeeper
A longstanding Waunakee restaurant, part of the downtown dining scene minutes from Six Mile Creek.
M-N-M's Coffeehouse
A local downtown coffeehouse for a morning stop or a casual meet-up close to home.
Off-Leash Areas Near Six Mile Creek
A Dane County Dog Park Permit is required at designated off-leash areas, and is valid across Dane County, Waunakee, Sun Prairie, and Middleton dog parks.
Ripp Park Pet Exercise Area
951 West Main Street, Waunakee, WI 53597 · roughly 4.8 acres of open off-leash space on the north end of Ripp Park. Permit required · (608) 850-8500
Yahara Heights County Park Dog Area
28 WI-113, Waunakee, WI 53597 · a large off-leash area with trails, water access, and a kayak/canoe launch. Permit required · dogs must be licensed
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