Located in Kewaunee County
The city of Kewaunee rests at the mouth of its namesake river, and the community stretches along the riverbanks and the shores of Lake Michigan. Its waterside setting appeals to a variety of people, including commercial fishermen and seasonal tourists. With Green Bay about 30 miles west, Kewaunee also draws some city workers who are looking for a relatively quiet, small-town setting.
With access to both Lake Michigan and the Kewaunee River, residents spend a good deal of time boating, fishing and just enjoying the water. Boaters often launch from the ramps at the Kewaunee Marina, and both Selner Park and Father Marquette Memorial Park have beaches and some play equipment. In addition to water-based activities, people also play sports or use the playground at Kieweg Park & Memorial Field. The Ahnapee State Trail connects to Kewaunee as well, providing space for a variety of year-round recreation, including biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.
In downtown Kewaunee, homes rest relatively close together. Sidewalks and private driveways are common, and mature maples and oaks line many streets. Buyers may find a wide selection of Victorian-era residences and early 1900s cottages. There are also late 1900s developments with ranch-style houses within the city. Farther from the center, the landscape becomes more rural, with large, open spaces and a few homes on an acre or so of land. Prices often range from around $120,000 to $360,000, but custom builds along the water sometimes sell between $630,000 and $1.36 million. “If a home is listed under $250,000, it tends to go under contract fast,” says Eric Dean, a broker associate with JC Realtors, who has lived in the area for around 15 years. “The pricier properties sometimes sit a little bit longer.” Flooding is possible, especially near the Kewaunee River, so lenders may require flood insurance.
Outside of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and Dollar General, most of the businesses are locally owned. Sidewalks lead from homes to the small downtown area near the harbor. There, residents can browse the clothing at Pretty Please Boutique, shop for fresh cheese curds at Wakker Cheese or stop by Lafonds Fish Market for some smoked trout or salmon.
Downtown also has a few bars and eateries, including Anchor Down Family Restaurant, known for its homemade soups and hearty breakfasts. “Rooster’s Bar is the go-to spot for locals. It’s been around for a long time,” Dean says. “As far as higher-end restaurants, you have The Wildflower Supper Club and The Ballering.”
Children may attend Kewaunee Elementary School, which gets a B-minus rating from Niche. Kewaunee Middle School also earns a B-minus, and Kewaunee High School rates a C-plus. The high school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including band, Future Farmers of America and wrestling. Some families opt for Holy Rosary Catholic School, which serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade.
The majority of Kewaunee’s events take place during the warmer months, including a farmers market and Sunday night concerts in downtown. “They also do a great Fourth of July fireworks display,” Dean says. During the mid-July Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament, the harbor buzzes with activity as fishermen dock and weigh their biggest catches. “It draws a lot of people,” Dean says. Throughout the rest of the year, the city tends to be much quieter. In the fall, the Kewaunee Area Chamber of Commerce sometimes organizes rides to Green Bay Packers games, and the Christkindlmarkt and Christmas Stroll commemorate the winter holiday season.
Kewaunee County offers limited on-demand transportation, but most residents depend on cars for travel. Drivers typically take state Route 29 to commute to Green Bay, about 30 miles west. The two-lane road is relatively well maintained, but winter snowstorms may impact travel. “People always talk about snowdrifts in the Midwest, and they’re very real,” Dean says.
The Prevea Kewaunee Health Center, in Kewaunee, provides primary and urgent care on weekdays, and the Aurora BayCare Medical Center, about 25 miles west, has a 24-hour emergency room. The Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport is less than 35 miles west.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jennifer Schleis
Weichert, Realtors CornerStone
(920) 717-4590
34 Total Sales
1 in Kewaunee
$176,000 Price
Taylor Miller
Take Action Realty Group, LLC
(920) 717-4087
7 Total Sales
1 in Kewaunee
$228,750 Price
Jill Coenen
Century 21 Ace Realty
(920) 521-7526
385 Total Sales
1 in Kewaunee
$310,000 Price
Tou Yang
Creative Results Corporation
(920) 264-0540
215 Total Sales
1 in Kewaunee
$280,500 Price
Autumn Hafkey
Century 21 In Good Company
(920) 247-2393
59 Total Sales
1 in Kewaunee
$200,000 Price
Lori Krohn
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(920) 541-5093
35 Total Sales
6 in Kewaunee
$64K - $335K Price Range
On average, homes in Kewaunee, WI sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kewaunee, WI over the last 12 months is $187,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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