Century-old homes front the Chippewa River near downtown Eau Claire
Homes in North River Fronts command an ideal Eau Claire location. With 127 properties in the approximately 30-block setting, the neighborhood faces the Chippewa River to the west, Dell’s Pond to the east, bordered to the north by the pedestrian Eau Claire High Bridge and downtown Eau Claire to the south.
“Downtown neighborhoods like North River Fronts offer particularly attractive options to homebuyers in Eau Claire — especially to newcomers,” says Peter Hebert, a Realtor with NextHome WISCO Success for the past four years. “Eau Claire is booming with several new tech companies, so transplants from larger cities realize they can live here, commute by plane a couple days a week to Chicago or the Twin Cities, but live in a place that costs much less than where they came from.” North River Fronts offers a rare Eau Claire setting, facing the Chippewa River, blocks from downtown, and less than 3 miles from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
North River Fronts rests on the banks of the Chippewa River.
North River Fronts is adjacent to downtown Eau Claire.
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Five blocks to the river and 5 miles to the airport
The streets and sidewalks of North River Fronts connect cyclists, walkers and runners to the Chippewa River Trail, with homes no more than five blocks from the river. A series of pedestrian and bike bridges span the river, leading to adjacent neighborhoods and such employment centers as downtown or University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Drivers will travel about 95 miles west to Minneapolis, Minnesota and 180 miles southeast to Madison, the state capital. Interstate 94 connects west to Minneapolis and southeast to Milwaukee.
Highway 12 and Starr Avenue lead to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, the closest airport, 5 miles away. United Express will begin daily service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in December as Sun Country Airlines reduces service from Eau Claire. Broader air options are available from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Eau Claire operates public bus transportation, including Eau Claire Transit, with bus stops along Forest Street, North Barstow Street and East Madison Avenue.
North River Fronts' overall CAP Index crime score is 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while the U.S. average is 4.
Ready-to-renovate homes from the 1880s welcome home-seekers and investors
“The availability of riverfront properties and historic homes in Eau Claire is pretty amazing for a relatively small town,'' Hebert says. "Buyers in North River Fronts have told me they can’t believe how big a home they can get here – and that includes spending to renovate it.”
Two-story wood-frame homes from the 1880s feature low-maintenance yards, sidewalks and covered front porches. Some single-family homes have been updated or renovated over the years. Investors have modified several two-story homes in North River Fronts into rentable duplexes or tri-plexes, which draw college students and recent grads. Buyers will also find one-story cottages, 19th-century farmhouses and occasional historic homes listed on the National Historic Registry.
Two-story traditional-style homes from the 1880s have recently sold for about $100,000 to $180,000, while two- and three-bedroom cottages from the 1880s have sold for about $150,000 to $230,000. Landmark historic homes from the 1890s with 8-foot ceilings and wrap-around front porches have recently listed for around $370,000.
Rows of two-story homes make up a majority of North River Fronts.
Some of the homes in North River Fronts have a Farmhouse influence.
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Local pubs and downtown restaurants offer a variety of cuisines
For the closest shopping and dining options, residents head south to downtown Eau Claire or to local pubs and grills in the surrounding neighborhoods of North Side Hill, West Riverside or Randall Park. Stella Blues offers Cajun cooking, popular Southern cocktails, and 21 draft beers on tap. More than century-old Amber Inn Bar & Grill is known for its half-pound burgers, fried fish and friendly staff. Oakwood Mall is the largest mall in Eau Claire. Menomonie is the closest grocery store.
Grab a quick lunch near North River Fronts at Menomonie Market Food Co-Op.
Menomonie Market Food Co-Op is a convenient hang out near North River Fronts.
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Nearby Phoenix Park is the outdoor heart of downtown Eau Claire
Residents can easily walk or cycle to Hobart Playground at North River Fronts Park, one block east of the Chippewa River. It offers basketball courts, a playground and a covered picnic pavilion.
Phoenix Park is a 9-acre city park in downtown Eau Claire, at the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Eau Claire River. The Chippewa River State Trail begins here, and it’s the most well-attended spot in the city to see Fourth of July fireworks.
Known as “The City of Bridges,” visitors to Phoenix Park can see four bridges when facing south. Hebert says tube- or raft-riding on the rivers is a popular summer pastime, supported by local paddlesport shops.
The Chippewa River State Trails runs past North River Fronts.
North River Fronts is a bike friendly neighborhood.
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Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 district in the county
Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 district in Eau Claire County and receives a B-plus grade from Niche. In addition to about 20 public elementary, middle and high schools, the district offers an early learning program and three charter schools, which operate independently but are publicly financed. Students in North Side Hill can attend Longfellow Elementary, graded C-plus by Niche. The school offers kindergarten through fifth grade and features dual-immersion learning programs that allow students to learn both English and Spanish. DeLong Middle receives a B-grade from Niche and is ranked the county's No. 3 public middle school. Activities and clubs include forensics, Math Counts, band, choir and student council. North High is graded B-plus by Niche and is ranked the No. 3 public high school in Eau Claire County.
The largest sculpture tour in the country is in Eau Claire
The Eau Claire Sculpture Tour is not only free public art throughout the city, but it’s also the largest sculpture tour in the country. The tour exhibits original outdoor sculptures year-round. Local businesses fund the artists and the tour itself to promote tourism, spur economic development and increase downtown revitalization.
North River Fronts residents enjoy the sculptures around town.
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Welcome to your charming two bedroom one bath home in 519 N Barstow St, Eau Claire WI! Once you step inside you are welcomed with a spacious living room with great natural lighting and vaulted ceilings throughout the unit. The first bedroom comes with large bay windows and a door to the front porch. While the other is spacious with access to the back porch. Shared washer and dryer included within
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
802
Median Age
35
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,530
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,460
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
48''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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