Bluemound Heights
Local businesses with "extremely loyal" customer bases
Bluemound Heights is named after Blue Mound Road, a busy artery that runs alongside the neighborhood to the north. This thoroughfare hosts various locally owned eateries and businesses within walking distance of many residents. These include Milwaukee Steakhouse, whose USDA-certified steak cuts include the local-favorite prime rib. A few doors down, Barbiere’s Italian Inn serves classic Italian fare from pizza to pasta to tiramisu — but the garlic bread keeps customers coming back. In the south-central section of the neighborhood, Maxie’s will spice up your evening with Cajun and Creole eats, not to mention $1 oysters every day during happy hour. One of the neighborhood’s longest-running businesses, Gilles Frozen Custard, has satisfied many a sweet tooth since 1938. “We have an extremely loyal customer base that stretches back multiple generations,” says owner Willy Linscott. He recommends that new customers try the Fudge Mellow Mint and Lalapalooza sundaes. Grocery stores near the neighborhood include Pick ‘n Save and Walmart Neighborhood Market, both within ½ mile.
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Bungalows galore, plus condos and other options
Gridded, heavily shaded blocks fill Bluemound Heights, lined mainly with homes from the early to mid-1900s. These average less than 1,200 square feet, significantly smaller than the U.S. norm. Bungalows are the most common, alternating brick and wood-framed structures, jerkinhead roofs and dormers, among other architectural variables. Cape Cods, Colonial Revival houses and brick-and-stone Tudor-style builds also appear in the neighborhood. Multi-family housing includes Honey Creek Condominiums, which offers two- and three-bedroom units. Some have single-level floor plans; others have multi-floor townhouse-style layouts. Properties start in the low $100,000s for houses under 1,000 square feet needing updates. Price tags in the neighborhood peak in the upper $400,000s. At that price, homebuyers might find a three-bedroom, 1,800-square-foot house or a three-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot condo.
Home to a public K-12 Montessori school
Edward A. MacDowell Montessori School sits at the neighborhood’s heart and has a B-minus score from Niche. Over 800 students from kindergarten through 12th grade learn at this public school with hands-on experiences in the Montessori tradition. While students must have previous Montessori experience to enroll up to eighth grade, high school students of all backgrounds can apply to MacDowell Montessori. Those interested in earning college credit through the International Baccalaureate program are especially encouraged to apply. Luther Burbank School operates a few blocks south for elementary and middle school families seeking a more traditional experience. It enrolls about 500 K-8 students and has a C-minus from Niche.From the sandlot to the big leagues
MacDowell Montessori is close to ample public green space, including Juneau Playfield. This city-run park features six tennis and pickleball courts, two basketball courts and a baseball diamond. More recreation space is available on the block immediately west of the school, with an open lawn and shaded benches. One block east, the Bluemound Heights Community Garden invites locals to hone their green thumbs by sowing, nurturing and harvesting fresh produce. During baseball season, Brewers fans take shuttles from Blue Mound Road bars and restaurants to home games at American Family Field. “That’s something we’ve really enjoyed: walking from our house, jumping on a shuttle and going to baseball games,” Michels says. “My family probably goes to 15 games a year because it’s so convenient to get there. We can actually walk home from the stadium as well.”
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A neighborhood association hosting year-round events
The green space next to MacDowell Montessori hosts the Bluemound Heights Neighborhood Association’s annual Community Festival. “It’s our biggest opportunity to have a community event for all the neighbors to get together and have a good time,” Michels says. Attendees can buy food, enter raffles and participate in Yard Game Olympics events like cornhole and giant versions of Jenga and Connect4. The festival is a fundraiser for smaller year-round events like Easter and Halloween celebrations.Downtown in minutes via I-94
Locals who work in downtown Milwaukee can commute about 3 miles east via I-94. A few bus stops serve commuters on Blue Mound Road, Hawley Road to the east and O’Connor Street to the south.A relatively noisy neck of the woods
Risk Factor says the neighborhood’s center — several blocks near Juneau Playfield and MacDowell Montessori — is prone to flooding. Noise levels are moderate to high in the neighborhood, peaking alongside I-94.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marc Weisz
Marc Weisz
Benchmark Real Estate, LLC
(262) 228-2607
62 Total Sales
1 in Bluemound Heights
$211,545 Price
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Beth Jaworski
Beth Jaworski
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 348-4391
255 Total Sales
3 in Bluemound Heights
$190K - $270K Price Range
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Kristel Sikora
Kristel Sikora
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 947-4510
219 Total Sales
1 in Bluemound Heights
$182,000 Price
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Todd Weickardt
Todd Weickardt
Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
(414) 295-0752
55 Total Sales
1 in Bluemound Heights
$265,000 Price
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Joseph Cardenas
Joseph Cardenas
Responds QuicklyJC Realtors
(414) 939-7912
102 Total Sales
1 in Bluemound Heights
$145,000 Price
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Sheila Smith
Sheila Smith
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 240-6281
62 Total Sales
1 in Bluemound Heights
$251,000 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Jacobus Park
Hart Park
Doyne Park
Mitchell Boulevard Park
Dyer Field
Jacobus Park Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bluemound Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bluemound Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bluemound Heights, Milwaukee sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bluemound Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $529,532, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$550,925
Median Sale Price
$529,532
Median Single Family Sale Price
$655,110
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,019
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,149
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,855
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,468
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,066
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,489
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,955
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.8%
Advanced Degrees
16%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
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®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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.
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