Putnam Heights Homes for Sale

Putnam Heights in Eau Claire, WI, is a residential neighborhood featuring around 1,100 homes, primarily midcentury ranch-style houses with large windows and open floorplans. The homes, built mostly in the 1950s and 60s, range from 1,100 to 2,800 square feet, with many having finished basements. The neighborhood is characterized by flat, wide streets lined with trees and sidewalks, and fenced-in backyards. Residents have access to several parks, including Putnam Heights Neighborhood Park with sports fields and ice rinks, MacArthur Park with passive recreation areas, and Manz Playground, which offers basketball hoops and sports fields. Putnam Park provides a natural habitat along the Chippewa River with trails and forested hills. The local dining and shopping scene has expanded significantly, with options like Eau Claire Cheese and Deli, The Nucleus Café, and The Informalist at The Lismore Hotel. For groceries, Festival Foods is three miles east, near Oakwood Mall. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score below the U.S. average. Schools in the area are highly rated, with students attending Manz Elementary, South Middle, and Memorial High, all part of the Eau Claire Area School District. The neighborhood is about 95 miles east of Minneapolis and 180 miles north of Madison, with Chippewa Valley Regional Airport located six miles north.