Affordable Housing
Summit Avenue Cooperative is an independent housing cooperative of 16-17 resident members in Madison, WI. As an independent cooperative, we rely on members for all aspects of house operations, big and small. Members have a direct voice in our community and our house decision-making based on consensus. We enjoy house dinners together Sunday through Thursday at 6pm, vegetarian option included! People of all ages, backgrounds, orientations, and beliefs are encouraged to contact us to learn more about our community and apply for house membership.
Our house is a 1920's mansion at the summit of a hill in a historic residential neighborhood just west of Camp Randall Stadium and whithin a 10-20 minute walk from anywhere on the UW-Madison campus. We have a large yard with bountiful vegetation and ample off-street parking. Some of our house amenities include hardwood floors, public computer & printer, functional wood-burning fireplace, high-speed internet, landline phones, industrial oven & stove, outdoor bike storage, on-site washer & dryer, upright piano, fully stocked tool room, fully stocked kitchen, cleaning supplies, large sunroom where guests may stay, and some bedroom furnishing if desired.
Food Membership
Food membership, without house membership, provides access to all shared items in our kitchen, pantry, and refrigerators at any time. It also includes dinners served Sunday through Thursday as part of the membership fee, with the expectation of participating by cooking one to two of these meals each month.
WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONE OPENING STARTING JULY 2026.
Sumit Avenue Cooperative has a room opening (likely a double room shared with another person) in July 2026! You can now apply for membership.
