Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Poerio, Kenosha

Poerio in Kenosha is a tranquil neighborhood known for its sought-after homes, ample parks and location between downtown and Lake Michigan. Poerio Park and Nature Center is within walking distance for most residents, offering wooded trails, a fishing lake, a playground and baseball diamonds. Alford Park, 1 mile southeast, lets people go fossil hunting, sea glass collecting and sunrise watching over Lake Michigan. Wide, repaved residential streets with sidewalks offer a variety of apartments and brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and '70s. Homes typically have one-car driveways and small lots. The neighborhood is 7 miles east of Interstate 94, making downtown Milwaukee and Chicago a moderately quick commute away. Public transportation includes Kenosha Area Transit bus stops and the Kenosha Metra Station. Dining options range from Tacos El Rey for Mexican cuisine to Stella’s Casa Capri for Italian dishes. Glenwood Commons offers the closest retailers, while larger stores like Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club are 4 miles away. Residents live close to hubs for seasonal events, like free summer concerts at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell and the Snow Daze Festival in downtown Kenosha.