Borchert Field
Milwaukee-style duplexes and bungalows fill tight lots
Most of its homes are from the early 20th century, including many bungalows occupying tightly spaced lots. You’ll also find a few standard, two-story wood-framed houses alongside plenty of three-story, Milwaukee-style duplexes. The average home is valued at around $65,000, which might get you a decently sized two-bedroom house. However, you might occasionally find a renovated, move-in-ready home listed in the low $200,000s.Longstanding schools with standout programs serve the area
Kindergarten through eighth grade students can attend public school in Borchert Field, while older kids are equidistant from two high schools. In the neighborhood, Robert M. LaFollette School enrolls fewer than 200 students and has an above-average rating from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI). North Division High School operates a few blocks south and has a similarly small student body, with under 400 kids enrolled. Established in 1906, it’s among the oldest Milwaukee Public Schools and is home to a large drumline that regularly performs at parades and events in and outside Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Rufus King International High School is a five-minute drive north of Borchert Field and is among Milwaukee’s most acclaimed public schools, as noted by Niche, U.S. News & World Report and others.A renovated park and community gardens support outdoor activity
Several community gardens have sprouted up in Borchert Field recently, including We Got This Community Garden, which features over a dozen raised beds of locally grown produce. Neighborhood residents of all ages gather and depart from here every Saturday to lead a community cleanup effort. Just south of the neighborhood, Columbia Playfield is a public park where visitors of all ages can shoot hoops, cool off in the splash pad or monkey around on the playground. In 2018, Milwaukee Recreation chose Columbia Park as the first of many city green spaces to undergo a significant renovation, concluding less than a year later.Soul food, sports bars and jazz cafés around the neighborhood
Circle Borchert Field and you’ll pass several easygoing, locally owned eateries serving a variety of cuisines. Among these is Bungalow Restaurant, a soul food joint with a diner-like ambiance. Across the street is The 4th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill, which proudly displays Packers pride inside and out (the building is painted green and yellow). And if you venture just east across the interstate, you’ll find Sam’s Place Jazz Café, where the mornings are for piping-hot breakfast and coffee, and the evenings are for live jazz.Quick access to downtown and a shopping district via I-43
With I-43 next to the neighborhood, residents are less than 10 minutes from exploring more dining and live music options in downtown Milwaukee. Borchert Field is also a short drive from Riverworks, an up-and-coming shopping and business district with a Walmart Supercenter, Outpost Natural Foods and other spots to run errands.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sheena Polachowski
Sheena Polachowski
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 320-3212
16 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$68,000 Price
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William Loos
William Loos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro Realty
(262) 500-4435
16 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$55,000 Price
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Dionne M Barnes
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Dionne M Barnes
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
43 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$115,000 Price
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Angela Walters
Angela Walters
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(414) 409-5269
93 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$91,500 Price
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Joe Schwalbach
Joe Schwalbach
Responds QuicklyFirst Weber Inc- Mequon
(262) 888-8909
89 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$50,000 Price
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Svetlana Foley
Svetlana Foley
Responds QuicklyShorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 710-2179
107 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$45,000 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Clinton Rose Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Moody Park
Green Bay Playfield
Atkinson Triangle
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lucille Berrien Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carter Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Borchert Field | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Borchert Field Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $349,900, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$329,499
Median Sale Price
$349,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$957
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
863
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,310
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,096
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,461
Median Age
34
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,819
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,070
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 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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