$386,624Average Value$203Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Traditional homes with large yards bring buyers back for more
"When people buy their third or fourth home in Princeton Valley, you know there’s something special going on here,” says Neil Haselwander, the founder of Haselwander Real Estate and an Eau Claire Realtor for over 50 years. “I’ve sold homes to more than one buyer who has built multiple homes here as they go from one stage of life to another. They don’t want to leave the community and this nestled-in-a-valley setting.” The earliest homes in Princeton Valley were built in the 1970s. Growth has been steady, leading to a variety of home styles as time progressed. Lots for sale allow buyers to build custom homes, if they prefer. “We’re in a valley here, which wraps around the golf course. Walkers and hikers follow a path that surrounds the neighborhood. It’s pretty magical, our valley views.”
Princeton Valley is an established Eau Claire neighborhood with new homes popping up.
Newer Traditional homes fill the outer edges of Princeton Valley.
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Backyards are important assets in Princeton Valley
“Backyards here can offer some interesting landscapes and unbeatable views. Homes have tree-lined ridges, groves of fir trees, and amazing rocks. Eau Claire is known for its prehistoric sandstone and limestone, so, if you’re lucky, nature landscapes your yard for free,” Haselwander says. Princeton Valley has about 500 homes, with the median age of construction being 1993. Homes range from about 1,500 to more than 3,000 square feet and feature high-quality construction and styles from mid-century ranch and New Traditional to mountain-style estate homes.
Buyers will find new, one-story homes in the southeast corner between LaSalle Avenue and U.S. 53 Business. “New homes are still being built in Princeton Valley,'' he says. "There is undeveloped land inside and outside the neighborhood, so the boundaries could grow over time, or we’ll likely see new subdivisions in the future.” Single-story detached condominium homes with two bedrooms have recently sold from about $200,000 to $450,000. Two-story New Traditional homes and roomy ranch-style homes have sold from about $350,000 to $600,000.
Multi-unit townhomes make up a large portion of the housing options in Princeton Valley.
Duplex style townhomes often come up for sale in Princeton Valley.
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Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 school district in the county
Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 public district in Eau Claire County and receives a B-plus grade from Niche. In addition to about 20 public elementary, middle and high schools, it also offers early-learning programs and three charter schools, one of which offers a virtual school option. Students in Princeton Valley can attend kindergarten through fifth grade at B-graded Northwoods Elementary. Before- and after-school child care is provided by the YMCA onsite at Northwoods. Northstar Middle is graded B-minus and offers programs for gifted students. It also features after-school clubs, including Battle of the Books and Board Game Club. A-minus graded North High is less than 2 miles west of Northstar Middle. It’s also ranked one of the best public high schools in Wisconsin.
Golf in Princeton Valley is unique to Eau Claire
Princeton Valley Golf is an eye-catching nine-hole public golf course in operation since 1978. Surrounded by the fir-tree-covered ridges of the Princeton Valley, golfers enjoy panoramic views throughout much of the year. The Princeton Valley Bar & Grill attracts almost as much attention as the links.
Historic Pinehurst Park, 3 miles north of Princeton Valley, has received significant renovations over the past 10 years. A partnership between Eau Claire Parks & Recreation and OutdoorMore, Inc. has reimagined winter and summer sports in the valley. Snowboarding, sledding hills, lighted cross-country ski trails, and a hockey and ice-skating rink draw locals in winter. Summer welcomes outdoor athletes who enjoy mountain biking, hiking trails, dirt bike and curvy, jump-filled paved track enjoyed by thrill-seeking cyclists, and disc golf.
Princeton Valley Golf Course is open year round.
Pinehurst Park is the place for mountain bikers in Eau Claire.
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Local diners and pubs have loyal followers
Residents often head to Princeton Valley Golf Course for lunch, dinner and special events, even if they don’t play golf. Breakfast is offered on the weekend. Thursday and Friday fish fries are regular events. Hangar 54 Grill attracts its own local following to its airport location while also serving as a convenient spot to eat for air travelers. Nearby Mom’s Kitchen offers homemade cooking and warm hellos to frequent diners, says Kim Bump, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Diversified, adding its not uncommon to run into acquaintances there. Locals can head to the Village Shops of Lake Hallie, about 6 miles north, for fast food, professional services and Aldi. Oakwood Mall is the only mall and primary one-stop shopping destination in Eau Claire. It offers more than 50 retailers and restaurants.
Princeton Valley residents can't get enough of the Pulled Pork Nachos at Hangar 54.
Princeton Valley residents enjoy catching up at the Princeton Valley Bar & Grill.
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Princeton Valley is less than 4 miles from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
Princeton Valley’s location offers convenience, not just beauty. Homes are no farther than 4 miles from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The fastest route to the airport is via Wisconsin Route 312 and Starr Avenue. While Sun Country Airlines has been the primary carrier since 2017, SkyWest Airlines is returning to Eau Claire, with United Express service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport beginning in December 2024. Sun Country Airlines will continue limited service to Fort Myers until April 7, 2025.
Eau Claire Transit is the city’s primary bus service, with stops inside Princeton Valley along Abbe Hill Drive and Eddy Lane. Pinehurst is somewhat hilly, making cycling for recreation ideal. Car travel is essential for daily trips. The neighborhood is about 180 miles northwest of Madison, the state capital.
The largest sculpture tour in the country is in downtown 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. Nearby Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls offers a Christmas Village with more than 100,000 lights and Victorian-era holiday scenes. The Chippewa Valley community offers a holiday-season-long Parade of Lights through several neighborhoods.
The Eau Claire Sculpture Tour takes Princeton Valley residents all over town.
Downtown Eau Claire is minutes away for Princeton Valley residents.
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Crime
Princeton Valley’s overall CAP Index crime score is 2 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while a score of 4 is the U.S. average.
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Parks in this Area
River Prairie Park
Pinehurst Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Princeton Valley
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Princeton Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Princeton Valley, Eau Claire sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Princeton Valley, Eau Claire over the last 12 months is $386,950, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Large, well taken care of Condo In the Princeton Valley area. Great location near Princeton Valley Golf, Bar and grill, Costco and main roads. (North Crossing, 53 Bypass) This condo features tons of storage, a huge owners suite w/ vanity sink, a large W/I closet. There is also a private patio area and unfinished basement with lots of potential to personalize to fit your needs. New Furnace and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,552
Median Age
42
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,384
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,452
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
48''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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