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East Troy

East Troy

Located in Walworth County

$602,094 Average Value
$299 Average Price per Sq Ft
41 Homes For Sale

East Troy blends outdoor living with small-town charm

Roughly 36 miles southwest of Milwaukee, East Troy is a growing residential area surrounded by farmland, lakes and wetlands. The center of the village, dubbed “The Square” by locals, provides access to shopping and dining and is accompanied by suburban-style neighborhoods. However, East Troy gets more rural and secluded as it expands outward. “There’s still quite a bit of family farming in the area,” says JoAnn McCormack, a real estate agent with Spotlight Real Estate who has about 20 years of experience and lives in East Troy. “Something that says a lot about our community is that many of our young people will move back here to start their families.” Outdoor recreation and community events keep the town busy.

East Troy’s village square is a year-round gathering spot.
East Troy’s village square is a year-round gathering spot.
East Troy blends outdoor living with small-town charm.
East Troy blends outdoor living with small-town charm.
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Diverse housing in East Troy’s rural and residential spaces

East Troy has a wide variety of housing options, based on age and location. “There are a couple of new subdivisions in town that are several years in the making,” McCormack says. “There are also some remnant parcels of land that were farmland, that they’re building homes on now.” New Traditional multi-story homes and contemporary single-story ones from the 2000s and 2010s are common in these neighborhoods. Prices range from $400,000 to $645,000. There are also older ranch-style homes and split levels throughout the area that cost around $340,000 to $540,000. Colonial Revivals and traditional farmhouses in East Troy’s more rural parts go for similar prices.

Multi-story lakefront properties can be found along the shorelines of lakes Potter, Beulah and Booth. These houses were built between the 1950s and 1990s and are priced between $980,000 and $1.3 million.

The CAP Index Crime Score for East Troy is 2 out of 10, low compared to the national average of 4.

Flowering yards brighten East Troy’s residential blocks.
Flowering yards brighten East Troy’s residential blocks.
New subdivisions expand East Troy’s housing choices.
New subdivisions expand East Troy’s housing choices.
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Exploring the area’s parks, gathering spots and natural spaces

Playmore Park is one of many green spaces scattered throughout the area. It has a playground with a climbing structure and a large open field. The Tom Rossmiller Sports Complex has an athletic field for baseball and softball, plus a skate park. There’s also the East Troy Dog Park and the East Troy Archery Range. Booth Lake Memorial Park has a swimming beach on the shoreline with a boat ramp.

The Square on Main Street includes Village Square Park, a pocket green space with benches that acts as a gathering place for community events. In the summer, the village will hold First Fridays in the park, with food trucks and live music. There’s also an interactive light show that gets set up in December. “You can sit in your car, and once every hour music will play and the lights will flash to it,” McCormack says.

In addition to the parks, East Troy’s surrounding landscape is covered in designated State Natural Areas. Beulah Bog borders Lake Beulah, where a boat ramp on Hateleys Bay allows non-motorized boating. Visitors can hike, hunt and fish in the area. Lulu Lake State Natural Area also has a no-wake lake that’s surrounded by wetlands and patches of prairie. Both areas are connected to the Mukwonago River.

Playmore Park in East Troy offers family-friendly recreation from sunrise to sunset.
Playmore Park in East Troy offers family-friendly recreation from sunrise to sunset.
Art and green space enliven East Troy’s daily life.
Art and green space enliven East Troy’s daily life.
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Shops and restaurants in the village square and beyond

Main Street’s commercial corridor around The Square is the village’s central location for shopping and dining. Square Roots is a gourmet grocery store selling locally grown and made food products. There are also a handful of local restaurants, including Sauced, a pizzeria, and East Troy House, an American restaurant and bar. Princess Cafe is a local diner serving breakfast meals, located farther east on Main. Fast-food eateries in the area include McDonald’s and Culver’s. Farther west on Main, there are auto repair and hardware stores. Hansen’s IGA Market is the area’s regional grocery store. “For a little community, we offer a lot in town,” McCormack says.

For more options, Mukwonago is about 7 miles north with national retailers like Walmart Supercenter, Home Depot and Aldi. There are also dozens of fast-food restaurants scattered throughout.

The brewery anchors East Troy’s dining scene.
The brewery anchors East Troy’s dining scene.
Enjoy a meal surrounded by history at East Troy House.
Enjoy a meal surrounded by history at East Troy House.
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East Troy’s high-performing public schools

East Troy Community School District is a District of Choice and serves over 1,500 students across eight municipalities. Little Prairie Primary School, for kindergarten through second grade, earns a B grade from Niche, while the A-minus-rated Prairie View Elementary School teaches grades third through fifth. From there, students can attend East Troy Middle School, which scores a B-minus. East Troy High School receives a B-plus and offers 13 Advanced Placement courses and a Youth Apprenticeship program that gives students hands-on work experience with local businesses.

East Troy Middle School is part of East Troy Community School District.
East Troy Middle School is part of East Troy Community School District.
East Troy High School serves students in grades 9-12.
East Troy High School serves students in grades 9-12.
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Navigating in and around East Troy

While some of the neighborhoods in East Troy are lined with sidewalks for recreational strolls, the area’s expansive landscape requires a vehicle to get around. Interstate 43 is the main highway system, traveling northeast and southwest. Commuters can take I-43 to get to Milwaukee. Wisconsin state Highway 20, known as North Street, is another main road, traveling east and west. The East Troy Municipal Airport is about 2 miles from the village square and provides general aviation services. For commercial flights, the Milwaukee International Airport is roughly 32 miles away.

The community’s historic train attraction

One of the village’s best-known attractions is the East Troy Railroad Museum, which provides 14-mile scenic train rides through the area on restored trolleys. There are both lunch trains and dinner trains, and the non-profit will also host school field trips and special events.

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East Troy Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$521,900
Median Sale Price
$457,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
116
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299

Area Facts

Number of Homes
840
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,231
Above the national average
1,928
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,542
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,414

Open Houses

  • Friday, Nov 14
    Open Fri 12PM - 5PM

    2701 Mapleton Ave, East Troy, WI 53120

    $546,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,018 Sq Ft
    • 2701 Mapleton Ave

    New Construction! This new home includes the essential rooms for living in a big way. A spacious gathering room is open to the dining area and the kitchen. The kitchen features ample stained maple cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a quartz prep island that doubles as a snack bar. Nearby, the mudroom provides plenty of storage opportunities with its large closet, cabinetry, and bench for everyday

    Michelle LaPorte Bielinski Homes, Inc.

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  • Friday, Nov 14
    Open Fri 12PM - 5PM

    2707 Mapleton Ave, East Troy, WI 53120

    $525,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,654 Sq Ft
    • 2707 Mapleton Ave

    This spacious split-bedroom new ranch home for sale in East Troy offers a comfortable and open floor plan. The heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring ample maple cabinetry, a generous pantry cabinet, and a large island that doubles as a snack bar, which is perfect for cooking and casual dining. The adjoining dining area and gathering room create a welcoming space for entertaining guests. For

    Michelle LaPorte Bielinski Homes, Inc.

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

East Troy Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,576
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$73,811
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,656

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
26''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

12 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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