The Washington neighborhood in Kenosha sits between two major metropolitans, Chicago and Milwaukee, located just off Lake Michigan. “Kenosha has seen a lot of growth,” says Aaron Kohlmeier, with Welcome Home Real Estate Group, who has more than 15 years of experience selling in the area. “It used to be a car manufacturing town but has seen a lot of development.”
Many of the homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1950s and sell for usually around $200,000 to $250,000. You will find older ranch-style and bungalow homes, many of which have backyards big enough to host a few guests. “It is a good community; everyone is neighborly,” says Kohlmeier. “Everyone turns out for Halloween, even when it snows.” It is a car-dependent neighborhood, so expect to run errands and travel via car. Additionally, there are some local buses and even a train that goes to Chicago.
Students can start school at Jefferson Elementary School, which has a C grade from Niche. The school offers a variety of after-school activities, including family card night and family math night. The next stop on their educational journeys is Washington Middle School, which earns a C and is named in honor of former President George Washington and founded in 1919. Teenagers can attend Reuther Central High School, which receives a B-minus. The school offers various sports and club options and has a prominent music and theater department. In fact, the Kenosha School District is known for its music and theater departments. “The schools are often the first to do the Broadway shows here on a local level,” Kohlmeier says. “They are nationally known and have sent a few people to Broadway.”
There are many green spaces in the area, with Washington Park being the most popular, housing more than 27 acres of green space and walking trails, plus a skatepark for skateboarders and bikers. In fact, bikers get to enjoy the Washington Park Velodrome, which is also the oldest operating velodrome in the country. You will also find basketball, tennis courts, picnic areas, a playground and hills for sledding in the winter. Washington Park Municipal Golf Course is one of the primary attractions, which is the only public golf course in Kenosha.
For shopping needs, Festival Foods is a supermarket chain many residents go to for produce and pantry goods. The deli also has prepared food, so you can stop there for a quick lunch. Harbor Market is a mainstay, every Saturday, both in the spring and summer months. Several farmers bring fresh food near the lakefront, local restaurants sell food items, and various vendors set up booths to sell their goods. Other options in the area include Fonte Food Market, Quality Food and San Luis Grocery Store. Big Star is a popular local drive-in restaurant known for its burgers, fries and shakes. The Spot is another local drive-in burger restaurant, and the two have been mainstays in the community for many years. “Big Star is like a landmark,” Kohlmeier says. “If you come here, you must go to one of those two.” Other local dining options include Curry King Indian Chicken, 24’s Rumors Lounge for a bar and grille and Canton Michoacano for Mexican food.
Wisconsin Premier Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 444-6227
41 Total Sales
1 in Washington
$215,000 Price
Wendy Gauss
Gauss House Realty
(262) 300-4667
40 Total Sales
2 in Washington
$215K - $248K Price Range
Steve Robe Elite Team*
Real Broker LLC
(262) 300-8930
106 Total Sales
3 in Washington
$135K - $250K Price Range
Lou Ann Pitts
Bear Realty , Inc. Ken
(262) 300-5680
67 Total Sales
3 in Washington
$203K - $214K Price Range
Joseph Cardenas
JC Realtors
(414) 939-7912
96 Total Sales
1 in Washington
$168,500 Price
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Grace Parrish
RealtyPro Professional Real Estate Group
(262) 300-5496
49 Total Sales
3 in Washington
$130K - $230K Price Range
On average, homes in Washington, Kenosha sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $222,950, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Weekly events, local restaurants and Lake Michigan shore views devour this area
Park-centric neighborhood close to downtown and Lake Michigan
Kenosha neighborhood minutes from downtown and Lake Michigan
An older area of the city, with an innovation neighborhood in the works
A vibrant downtown area evolving with new housing and retail
A central neighborhood with vintage homes and proximity to parks and shops
