Next door to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the aptly named Parkside neighborhood is close to the natural splendor of Lake Michigan and one of Kenosha’s largest parks. Homes developed across the 20th and 21st centuries are concealed from the bustling city center, about 4 miles south, while still keeping locals connected to the greater metro area.
“Kenosha’s northwest neighborhoods are nice and well-kept,” says Sheila Heg, a managing broker with Lake to Lake Realty. “You’ll see a wide range of home sizes and prices, making it a great place to house hunt, whether you’re looking for a smaller starter home or a five-bedroom luxury build.” The mix of established ranch homes, minimal traditional, colonials and new construction comes equipped with tidy, spacious lawns, spanning anywhere from a quarter- to a half-acre. Prices range from $300,000 to $800,000. One-to-three-bedroom condos are also available here, selling for $105,000 to $290,000. Small ponds dot the neighborhood’s northern end, so a few properties offer waterfront views. “It’s a lot like the village of Somers; when something goes on the market, it’s gone quick,” says Stephanie Kaiser, a real estate agent with Big Block Midwest. “The other nice thing about this area is, while you have homeowners’ associations, they aren’t restrictive. You can have pools and outbuildings. You have the ability to do what you want with your property.”
Parkside is zoned for the Kenosha Unified School District. Elementary schools serving the neighborhood include Somers Elementary and Bose Elementary. Somers earns a B-minus rating from Niche, while Bose has a C-plus rating. Students later filter into C-rated Bullen Middle School, which offers smaller class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Bradford High School, which receives a B-minus from Niche, provides students with a large selection of unique elective courses, including desktop publishing, interior design, vocal techniques and construction planning. Its thespian troupe has also garnered attention, receiving an invite to perform at the International Thespian Festival in 2024, along with a select handful of other schools nationwide.
The amenities of downtown Kenosha are within 4.5 miles of Parkside. The city is rich in history, on full display at multiple museums and memorials. The vibrant downtown district also has a rich dining scene and scenic parks along the shores of Lake Michigan. Locals can also make the 4.5-mile drive south to medical care at Froedtert Kenosha Center. Interstate 94 serves as a hub for traveling to larger metropolitan areas. Take the freeway 36 miles north to Milwaukee, or head in the opposite direction for 69 miles to reach Chicago’s city center. Commuters can also catch the Metra Green Line in downtown Kenosha which runs south to Chicago’s Union Station.
One of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation, and the oldest in the city’s park system, sits just north of Parkside via Wood Road. Petrifying Springs Park, known by locals as “PETS,” spans 350 acres that are jam-packed with things to do. “People from all over go there for hiking and cross-country skiing trails, the golf course, and a dog park, too,” says Laura Woltersdorf, a Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage Realty. The park edges the western end of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s small campus, which is lined with shaded sidewalks and has open grassy spaces used for picnics. The Northside Neighborhood Library sits just east of the neighborhood’s residential streets. Locals can browse for the latest page-turner or attend one of the community events, like afternoon movie screenings, craft workshops or book club meetings. Traveling 2.5 miles to Alford Park provides access to Lake Michigan. The green space is split into three sections which feature small beaches, biking trails and a playground.
In the heart of the neighborhood, there is a Piggly Wiggly for grocery runs. There’s also a Pick ‘N Save nearby. The chain grocer is housed in a small shopping complex with several casual local restaurants. Moodys Subs and Sweets is known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu, from stuffed grape leaves to baba ghanoush. 22nd Avenue edges Parkside’s eastern end and is flanked by several Italian spots. Stella’s Casa Capri has an old-school feel, with checkered tablecloths and a fountain inside the restaurant. Sturino’s is a family-owned eatery that initially opened its doors in 1968 and served homemade Italian dishes to the area for 20 years before reopening in 2018.
Wendy Gauss
Gauss House Realty
(262) 300-4667
36 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$239,900 Price
Steve Robe Elite Team*
Real Broker LLC
(262) 300-8930
86 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$142,000 Price
Jennifer Beltrame
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(855) 797-0258
167 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$220,000 Price
Karen Sorenson
RE/MAX Newport
(262) 383-4087
283 Total Sales
2 in Parkside
$495K - $555K Price Range
Kristel Sikora
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 947-4510
220 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$215,000 Price
Lou Ann Pitts
Bear Realty , Inc. Ken
(262) 300-5680
65 Total Sales
7 in Parkside
$110K - $220K Price Range
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On average, homes in Parkside, Kenosha sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkside, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $245,450, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,200 - $1,817 per month
$1,325 - $1,525 per month
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