7062 Craig Lane, Sun Prairie: A Sherwood Forest Retreat on Just Shy of an Acre

7062 Craig Lane, Sun Prairie: A Sherwood Forest Retreat on Just Shy of an Acre

Privacy, character, a wooded lot, lower Bristol taxes, and the kind of quiet setting that makes you forget you're still 20 minutes from Madison.

This one feels like a deep breath.

Tucked into the Sherwood Forest neighborhood just outside Sun Prairie, 7062 Craig Lane sits on just shy of an acre with mature trees, perennial gardens, and the kind of quiet setting that is genuinely rare this close to Madison. It is the kind of home that makes the city feel further away than it actually is.

 

The setting

Sherwood Forest is one of those pockets that does not feel like it should be where it is. A country subdivision on the edge of Sun Prairie, full of established trees and homes that have settled into their lots over decades.

The 0.83 acre lot is the heart of what makes this property different. Mature trees frame the home. Perennial gardens carry color through the season. There is real space here, the kind that gives you room to garden, to host outdoors, or just to sit on a Saturday morning and listen to nothing.

That setting is the rarest thing on the market in this price range right now.

 

Inside the home

The inside picks up where the lot leaves off. Massive picture windows and sliding doors pull the outdoors into nearly every main living space. You see the gardens from the living room. You see the trees from the kitchen. The home was designed to feel connected to the property, and it does.

The wraparound floor-to-ceiling Wisconsin Lannon stone fireplace anchors the living space with real character. Dry-stacked, wood-burning, and the kind of architectural detail you do not see in new construction. It is one of the features people will remember after they walk through.

The primary bedroom continues the retreat feeling, with natural light, a Juliet balcony, and an outdoor connection that turns the bedroom into more than just a place to sleep. The two additional bedrooms round out a layout that has 2,100 square feet to work with, which is more space than the price point usually suggests in this market.

 

The Bristol tax advantage

One detail worth understanding: this home is in the Town of Bristol, not the City of Sun Prairie itself.

That distinction matters because Bristol taxes run meaningfully lower than Sun Prairie city taxes on a comparable home. The 2026 annual real estate tax on this property is $4,936. For a 3-bedroom home of this size with this much land, that is the kind of number that changes the monthly math in a real way.

You still get Sun Prairie schools (Token Springs Elementary, Central Heights Middle, Sun Prairie East High). You still have Sun Prairie as your home base for everyday convenience. You just pay Bristol property taxes to live here, which is one of the quieter advantages of this specific pocket of Dane County.

 

What is nearby

The location works because it is both peaceful and connected.

Downtown Sun Prairie is close enough for everyday errands, restaurants, and coffee. Prairie Lakes, Token Creek County Park, and Norway Estates Park are all within easy reach for walks, biking, or weekend mornings outside. Prairie Pines Golf Course is just down the road. Downtown Madison is roughly 20 minutes when you actually need to be there.

This is the trade Sherwood Forest makes well. You are not in the middle of anything, but you are close to everything that matters.

 

Who this home is for

This is not a flip-and-go house. It is for someone who wants character, land, and a setting that does not exist in newer subdivisions for this price.

If you have been looking for a Sun Prairie-area home with privacy, a larger lot, lower Bristol taxes, and a little more breathing room, this is one to see in person. The pictures show the bones. The walk-through shows what it actually feels like.

Written by Cait Berry, Insiders Realty - Your local Madison real estate expert helping you live, work, and play right here in Dane County.

Listing details provided by SCWMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently reviewed and verified. MLS #2024074.