Many Bucks fans in the Milwaukee area are used to the expression “Fear the Deer,” but residents have little to fear in the quaint suburb of Brown Deer. This community offers all one would expect from a midcentury community while also being a Damian Lillard logo shot (roughly 10 miles) from downtown Milwaukee. Hugging the easy bends of the Milwaukee River, the small village of Brown Deer was founded as a mainly agricultural community. As World War II brought industry and expansion to almost all corners of the country, the community became much more populous and more suburban. Over the following decades, it became a hub for commuters driving into Milwaukee for work, and as of 2000, over 40% of Brown Deer’s residents were driving into the city for their jobs. Low housing prices are a big appeal to many home buyers, as even with multiple golf courses and mansions, home prices are less than the rest of Milwaukee on average.
Milwaukee River Brown Deer Neighborhood
Historic Brown Deer Brown Deer Neighborhood
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Travel and commutes
Bus lines run on Brown Deer Road and 76th Street, but most people drive. “Most residents commute to Milwaukee for work; Brown Deer is one of the first communities that feels like it's outside of the Milwaukee center,” says Lindsay Czisny, Realtor with Shorewest Realtors, who has sold almost 90 homes all over the Milwaukee area. “It has great proximity to the interstates and other major roads.” Green Bay Avenue, 76th Street and Interstate 43 offer Brown Deer residents three different routes to access all that the heart of Cream City offers.
Historic Brown Deer Brown Deer Neighborhood
Single Story Ranch Homes Brown Deer Neighborhood
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Hot market, cool prices
Single-story ranchers with brick- and stone-accented facades are a common option for homebuyers, though you’ll also find a handful of split-level houses among them. “I love the yard sizes there; Brown Deer allows more room to breathe and garden than most of Milwaukee,” Czisny says. “The houses have charm; most were built in the 50s and onwards, so they’re not too old, but old enough to have character.” Residents can also enjoy riverside living in one of the community condo complexes. Yet another style of living in Brown Deer is mansions on multi-acre lots occupying the forest west of Milwaukee Country Club near Pelican Lane. Smaller three or less-bedroom ranch-style builds can be found for under or around $200,000, while four-plus bedroom new traditional mansions can run over $1.5 million.
Ranch homes are common throughout the Brown Deer neighborhood.
Newly built modern homes in the Brown Deer neighborhood.
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Historic local eats and goods
Larry’s Market is Milwaukee’s original specialty food shop, selling Wisconsin artisanal cheeses and fine foods. Regulars rely on the take-out menu’s signature sandwiches and salads. Across the street, Kurt Schulz Delicatessen and Pastry Shoppe is another popular deli in Brown Deer, with fresh coffee and pastries behind the counter and a wood-paneled seating area. Or enjoy upscale, traditional French cuisine at Pastiche Bistro. As school lets out for the summer, Brown Deer Farmers Market pops up on Wednesdays between mid-June and October. Farm-fresh goods and produce fill the stalls, and visitors can enjoy live entertainment while they shop. There are also a handful of national retailers in Brown Deer, such as Walmart, Aldi and Burlington, with a Menards and a Best Buy just outside the community in either direction.
Larry's Market in Brown Deer is in the heart of the town
Kurt Schulz Deli & Pastry Shoppe of Brown Deer has some of the best sandwiches in town
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Forests, green spaces and recreation
Brown Deer has a few modest parks within its boundaries, including AC Hanson Park, which features a playground and connects to Milwaukee’s 135-mile Oak Leaf Trail. There are larger green spaces such as Brown Deer Park, with a sledding hill and a Tudor-style boathouse overlooking Brown Deer Park Pond. Also located in the community are The University Club of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Country Club, two of the premier golf courses in Milwaukee County.
The putting green and clubhouse at Brown Deer golf course.
Brown Deer park has a beautiful pond and boat house to enjoy
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School District of Brown Deer
The School District of Brown Deer serves the area, and many students attend Brown Deer Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The elementary receives a C-plus grade from Niche, while the middle/high school earns a B-minus. Brown Deer Middle/High School, which serves students in grades 6 through 12, features an Advanced Placement Program that offers calculus, physics, studio art and more.
Brown Deer Middle/High School is one of the great options for students in Brown Deer.
Brown Deer Middle/High School is centrally located in the Brown Deer neighborhood
Abby spent most of her childhood in Iowa and grew up coming to the Milwaukee area to visit her grandparents and her Wisconsin-based family. After living in Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, Portugal, Czech Republic, Poland, The Netherlands, and Australia, Abby and her family now call Milwaukee home.
Abby and her husband Jobi have four kids and an energetic Bernedoodle. They bought their first duplex at the beginning of 2018 and closed on it from Poland without seeing it in person. They are also real estate investors here in Milwaukee and they love taking a distressed property and bringing it back to life! They now have a portfolio of long-term rentals and used to host guests on Airbnb as part of their househacking strategy.
Abby's professional background includes working in both service and sales roles in the tech industry while living in Denver, Seattle, and working remotely for a couple of years while living abroad. Real estate has become a sweet spot as she is passionate about helping others to meet their financial and personal goals. She believes every client deserves a luxury experience with top-notch communication, a process to help alleviate stress, and expert advice and negotiation skills. Navigating the real estate landscape while guiding clients through a pandemic and a high-demand/low-inventory market has helped Abby build out a consultation and buying and selling process to make your major real estate transactions more fun and less stressful. She enjoys staying in touch with clients long after the transaction is over and is a continual resource post-closing.
Abby started Thrive Realty Group in 2022 in order to serve more clients and be able to serve them all at a 5-star level that her clients know and expect. This 5-star experience is why most of our clients come from referrals from past clients! The heart of Thrive is to see our clients growing, safe, successful in reaching their goals, aka THRIVING! Abby is honored to be a part of bringing people home and believes people can thrive when they're in a safe home environment. We also want our communities to thrive and a huge part of Thrive is focusing on giving back to our community (5% of all of commission earned is donated to local organizations) and providing both fun and educational events for our clients and communities. Abby hosts monthly financial wellness workshops covering a wide range of topics including budgeting, building credit, investing, real estate, taxes, insurance, and more. Follow @thriverealtygroupmke for the full schedule. The team hosts food drives and blood drives and sponsors a number of community events. Thrive Realty Group seeks the best for our clients and our community.
Abby and Jobi have moved many times for Jobi's former professional basketball career, and the last nine of the intercontinental moves have been with young kids! She knows moving takes courage, and change can be scary. She would love to guide you through selling your home and buying your next one so you can focus on being brave in the midst of your next big transition. She loves helping you find Home.
All of Abby's older sale history is found under the Abby Wall Homes.com profile, which can be found here: https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/abby-wall/lm4x45e/
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