Arlington Gardens
Sidewalk-lined streets feature mostly single-family homes
Arlington Gardens is an almost entirely residential section of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, with a few businesses along Capitol Drive and Appleton Avenue. Ranch-style homes from the mid-20th century fill much of its acreage, flanking winding, sidewalk-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. Other popular 20th-century styles — namely Tudors, bungalows, Colonials and Cape Cods — appear occasionally, alongside several duplexes. Home prices rarely fall outside the mid-to-high $100,000s or low $200,000s. For instance, a $230,000 price tag could get you a three-bedroom rambler with 1,700-plus square feet and a detached, two-car garage.A large city park with room for play, sports and quiet moments
Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of Lindsay Park, which covers 13 acres across 84th Street to the west. As in Jaworski’s early years, locals can let their little ones loose at the wading pool on a summer afternoon or have heart-to-hearts on the swings. Conversely, in recent years, the park began hosting a recently emerging Milwaukee sport: cricket. Visit on the right day, and you can catch an exciting showing from the Milwaukee Panthers Cricket Club, part of the city’s Regal T20 Cricket League. Other athletes can play pickup baseball on Lindsay Park’s practice diamond while more laid-back visitors stroll along the path encircling the park.Nearby public and private schools have specialized programs
The only school in Arlington Gardens is Northwest Lutheran — part of LUMIN Schools — offering private education for kindergarten through eighth grade. Milwaukee Public Schools operates several locations within blocks of the neighborhood. Grantosa Drive School accommodates roughly 550 kindergarten through eighth grade students across Hampton Avenue to the north. East across Appleton Avenue, Craig Montessori School offers an alternative for the same grade levels and has a C-minus from Niche. Another C-minus school, Milwaukee Marshall High School, enrolls over 1,200 teens less than a mile east. Marshall students can explore various post-grad pathways via its STEAM-focused Career and Technical Education Program and dual-enrollment courses in graphic design, audiovisual technology and other subjects.Casual restaurants serve homestyle meals and margaritas
Along with national franchises like Dunkin’ and Taco Bell, a couple of Milwaukee- and Wisconsin-based chain restaurants have locations in Arlington Gardens. Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta serves pan-style pies and Italian standards in a casual, sit-where-you-want setting. Big Sharks Fish & Chicken offers similar vibes in which to enjoy fried chicken and fish paired with homestyle sides, from hush puppies to jalapeno poppers. Across the street, Burrito Bueno appeases appetites with Mexican classics while its stocked bar keeps the margaritas flowing.A short drive or bus ride from stores and downtown Milwaukee
Locals are just minutes from grocery stops like Aldi, Pick ‘n Save and Hmong Town. Midtown Center, a shopping center with clothiers, a furniture store and other retailers, is less than five minutes down Capitol Drive. According to Jaworski, the conveniences don’t stop there. “You’re about 10 minutes from Mayfair Mall and 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee,” she says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bret Duer
Bret Duer
The Real Estate Edge, LLC
(920) 717-3678
65 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Gardens
$88,000 Price
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Susan Fellows
Susan Fellows
The Real Estate Edge, LLC
(262) 361-1586
53 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Gardens
$88,000 Price
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Enlighten Realty Group*
Enlighten Realty Group*
Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
(262) 888-5088
70 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Gardens
$170,000 Price
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Matt Gilson
Matt Gilson
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(262) 333-0555
67 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Gardens
$152,000 Price
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Chiqueta Ferguson
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Chiqueta Ferguson
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(414) 966-7859
7 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Gardens
$284,000 Price
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Jim Geracie
Jim Geracie
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
(414) 206-6352
438 Total Sales
3 in Arlington Gardens
$120K - $300K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Kops Park
Nash Park
Lindsay Park
Dineen Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Madison Park
Indigenous Peoples’ Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arlington Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arlington Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arlington Gardens, Milwaukee sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlington Gardens, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $278,500.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,000
Median Sale Price
$278,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
456
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,139
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,590
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,445
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,575
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Columbus Park
Hundreds of 20th-century homes and four schools centered around a 10-acre park
Lindsay Park
Northwest Side neighborhood whose park is home to a city-wide cricket league
Nash Park
Quiet neighborhood with a central, 9-acre park and access to three major roadways
Saint Aemilian's
A popular neighborhood with recent growth in homeownership and renovations
Capitol Heights
Well-rounded Milwaukee neighborhood with a high school and a storied custard stand
Dineen Park
Longstanding homes and three public schools, all centered around a 64-acre park
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