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Borchert Field was once home to Milwaukee’s minor league team
The name Borchert Field once referred to the home stadium for the Milwaukee Brewers, which stood on the city’s Northwest Side until it was demolished to make way for Interstate 43. Today, it’s the name of a neighborhood that’s home to over 3,700 people just a couple blocks from the ballfield’s former site. Borchert Field is a mainly residential set of gridded blocks, though its western section comprises a large cemetery. Some of the neighborhood’s sidewalk-lined streets are well-shaded thanks to dense tree cover, making for a pleasant walk around the block even on hotter days.
Borchert Field is known for it's baseball history, having once been the home of the Milwaukee Brewers, who played there from 1888 to 1953.
Walk past rows of beautiful homes on the tree lined streets of Borchert Field.
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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.
Bungalows are a common sight along the streets of Borchert Field.
Two story traditional homes can be found throughout the Borchert Field neighborhood.
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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.
LaFollette Elementary School is in close proximity to the Borchert Field neighborhood.
Borchert Field students can attend North Division High School.
Rufus King High School is home to many Borchert Field students.
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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.
The Borchert Field area is full of community gardens, helping to beautify the neighborhood.
Columbia Playfield is nestled between homes near the Borchert Field neighborhood.
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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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Crime and Safety
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Borchert Field
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Borchert Field Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $60,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home offers plenty of room with 2 bedrooms on the main level, 2 upstairs, and a large upper loft/den area. Recent updates include a newer roof (2023), several new windows (2025), water heater (2023), and new flooring throughout. The kitchen has been updated with new counters, cabinets, and a large pantry, while the bathroom has also been refreshed
Home building site with concrete parking pad at alley in Borchert Field now available. No builder or HOA restrictions -- you are welcome to bring your own design! Both modern and traditional style homes permitted, including options for factory built/manufactured home installation. This land is available for 1-4 family residential new construction OR to purchase for yard/parking use in conjunction
Deborah McCollum-GathingRedevelopment Authority City of MKE
This home features a brand-new roof, porch, and flooring everything is new and move-in ready. The attic is already framed and ready to be finished, offering the perfect opportunity to expand your living space or add a private retreat.
2/2 Duplex ready for new ownership! Has 3rd room that could be den/office w/out a closet. Out of state investor is liquidating the remainder of the MKE portfolio. Great unit to start an investment portfolio or add to an existing.
City Tax Foreclosure - 2/2BR Duplex w/3,232 sqft. Note: Wiredata in MLS says building type is: Rooming House. Per city: shared water line w/rear cottage. Property zones as Two-Family Residential. City Scope of Essential Work is $35,550. Total scope of work is $50,490. Room and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Bring flashlights
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom home packed with valuable upgrades! Recent improvements include refreshed cosmetic updates, modern fixtures, a newer furnace, updated electrical panel, and a newer water heater-making this home move-in ready for its next owner. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an excellent investment opportunity, this property offers strong rental
2/2 duplex offers a renovation opportunity. City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Scope of work is $80,6000. Essential scope of work is $64,300. Pre-approval or proof of funds REQUIRED with all offers & must cover purchase price plus Essential Repairs (see scope). Buyer must complete Essential Repairs within 180 days & have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return.
Nice and spacious home building site in Milwaukee's conveniently located North Division neighborhood! No builder or HOA restrictions for this land -- you are welcome to bring your own design! Both modern and traditional style homes are permitted. This land is available for 1-4 family residential new construction for owner occupancy only; however, builders may also purchase to construct a
Deborah McCollum-GathingRedevelopment Authority City of MKE
Fully RENOVATED duplex featuring a 2-bedroom upper with additional room and 1 full bath plus a 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit. This gem is an ideal opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage. Both units are currently tenant-occupied on month-to-month leases and tenants would love to stay - offering immediate rental income from day one. Turn-key condition makes
City Tax Foreclosure - 2/2BR Duplex w/over 1,953 square feet, and more. City Scope of Essential Work is $88,300. Total scope of work is $119,600. Rooms and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: Owner Occupant offers only at this time.
This is a City Of Milwaukee owned Tax Foreclosure. Buyers must show proof of funds or financing to cover purchase price & essential repairs. Essential Repairs:$32,380 (Total Scope Of Work:$35,880)
City owned single family needing extensive repair. Only available to Owner Occupant offers for the 1st 30 days on market. (until 4/3/26) $81,090 in essential repairs. Performance deposit required - buyer must complete essential repairs within 180 days and have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: City of Milwaukee
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