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Nicolet Drive

Nicolet Drive

$727,981 Average Value
$682 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Private Green Bay beaches in Nicolet Drive backyards

Stretching along Green Bay’s coastline, Nicolet Drive is a serene and private getaway along the water. Houses here border the shoreline, with private docks jutting out into the water and anchoring residents’ personal boats. “People like it because they can have their own piece of beach,” says Green Bay resident and Realtor Becky Buckland with Coldwell Banker. “Some of it is sandy, and some is rocky.” While Nicolet Drive itself is a two-way thoroughfare running west toward downtown Green Bay, residents can enjoy the quiet of living between the water and the area’s more rural settings, with cornfields on the other side of the drive. Shopping and dining might be further for Nicolet Drive residents than other Green Bay neighborhoods, but people here enjoy the quiet life full of gardening and aquatic recreation.

Live right on the shore of Lake Michigan in Nicolet Drive.
Live right on the shore of Lake Michigan in Nicolet Drive.
If a larger lot is what you want, you can find it in Nicolet Drive.
If a larger lot is what you want, you can find it in Nicolet Drive.
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Boating and watching the sunset from Nicolet Drive

With Lake Michigan in residents’ backyards, people living in Nicolet Drive can access the water at their leisure. Residents can wade into the water on warmer days or take their boats out for a relaxing fishing day. Depending on the time of year, anglers can pull walleye, muskie and salmon. Boat ownership is high in Nicolet Drive, with everything from sailboats, ski boats and fishing boats. “Or you can zip to a different part of Green Bay,” Buckland says. Also along the shoreline, Joliet Park features a rocky slate beach where people can drop a fishing line, though this park is also a popular destination for watching Green Bay’s vibrant sunsets. Local organizations are currently working on restoring the shoreline and reef to improve the environment and the visitor experience. By the elementary school, Red Smith Park is 24 acres of athletic facilities and recreational space with tennis courts, soccer fields and a hockey rink in the winter. In the warmer months, kids flock to the splash pad to cool off. For those with a green thumb, Church Road Community Garden is open from May to October, allowing people to rent plots of different sizes to grow flowers and produce.

Communiversity Park is a quiet spot where the locals go to watch the sunset.
Communiversity Park is a quiet spot where the locals go to watch the sunset.
Grab the family and head to Joliet Park and play by the waters edge.
Grab the family and head to Joliet Park and play by the waters edge.
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Nicolet Drive's older cottages and newer custom builds

Nicolet Drive features a mix of cottages and ranches selling between $350,000 and $550,000, and custom builds selling for closer to $1.1 and $1.2 million. “If you live on the Bay, more of the homes are upscale,” Buckland says. “In the 40s, 50s and 60s, there were a lot of cottages there. There are still the cottages, but a lot of it is being torn down and replaced with luxury homes.” Homes along the water feature private docks and beachfront, where residents can access the water as they wish. On the opposite side of Nicolet, many houses sit on a slight hill, so occupants can still get bay views from their homes. Many residents personalize their properties with lush flower gardens or small vegetable plots.

Resident of Nicolet Drive have access to Lake Michigan right off there back porch.
Resident of Nicolet Drive have access to Lake Michigan right off there back porch.
There are several custom homes build a long the shore of Lake Michigan in Nicolet Drive.
There are several custom homes build a long the shore of Lake Michigan in Nicolet Drive.
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Biannual neighborhood dinners and Packers games

The Nicolet Drive Neighborhood Association (NDNA) hosts seasonal diners in the fall and spring at The Woods Golf Club. Here, the community can come together and socialize, but the NDNA also sponsors fundraisers for community causes, like supporting veterans. Other than these neighborhood gatherings, residents will need to head downtown for events. The Farmers’ Market on Broadway draws the Green Bay community out to the Broadway District for live music and over 100 local vendors. While on the other side of town from Lambeau Field, Buckland assures that even Nicolet Drive comes out to support the Packers.

Local pubs by Nicolet Drive and downtown brunch destinations

Because Nicolet Drive borders the lake, residents are further from restaurants than other neighborhoods in Green Bay. Black Sheep Pub and Grill is the closest restaurant, keeping their menu interesting with a different pizza, burger and steak of the month. In Downtown Green Bay, The Creamery is the city’s brunch destination, known for its egg benedict flights. Festival Foods along Nicolet Drive is the closest grocery store to the community, located about 4 miles away. Further south along Main Street, Aldi is over 7 miles away, and a Walmart Supercenter is 9 miles away.

The Black Sheep Pub is a great place to catch the next Packers game.
The Black Sheep Pub is a great place to catch the next Packers game.
Old or young, everyone loves Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe.
Old or young, everyone loves Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe.
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Culinary arts and nursing programs at Preble High

Red Smith School serves Nicolet Drive students aged kindergarten through eighth grade and earns a C-plus ranking from Niche. At Preble High School, students can pursue their interests through programs like the Certified Nursing Assistant Program or the Culinary Arts Program. Niche grants the school a B ranking.

Red Smith School is a public, K-8 school in Green Bay, WI.
Red Smith School is a public, K-8 school in Green Bay, WI.
Preble High School has an overall grade of B on Niche.
Preble High School has an overall grade of B on Niche.
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Driving to downtown Green Bay via East Shore Drive

While Nicolet Drive residents are just steps away from the water, most people will need their cars when venturing beyond their neighborhood. Nicolet Drive runs east to west and connects to East Shore Drive, which people can take to downtown Green Bay, 6.5 miles away. I-43 is to the southwest and connects to Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, 7.5 miles away. When traveling beyond Nicolet Drive and Green Bay, Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport is 17 miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Green Bay/Austin Straubel International

26 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Nicolet Drive US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Nicolet Drive Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$2,100,000
Median Sale Price
$1,890,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,890,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$682

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
84
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,602
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037

Open Houses

  • Friday, Aug 1
    4 - 6pm

    3283 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311

    $1,949,900

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,023 Sq Ft
    • 3283 Nicolet Dr
    • New 3 days ago

    Elegant & classic custom waterfront home on 1.1 acres with 145' of Bay frontage. Completely rebuilt in 2006 with top-tier materials & craftsmanship. Spacious quad-level layout featuring chef-style kitchen with high-end appliances, double sinks, oversized island and more! Luxurious primary bath with vaulted ceiling, separate tub, shower & commode rooms. 3 gas fireplaces, extensive brick/concrete

    Brittney Kleifgen Kos Realty Group

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
612
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$109,191
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,327

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
52.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.8%
% Population in Labor Force
78%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
68''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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