$94,778Average Value$53Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
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
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Borchert Field Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $43,499, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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.
*Fantastic Investment Opportunity!** This spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath classic Milwaukee bungalow in the desirable Teutonia Heights neighborhood is perfect for flipping or holding. Conveniently located just minutes from Hwy I43 and within walking distance of various amenities and public transportation, this home offers great potential. While it does require some TLC, its generous layout is ready
Charese GardnerGardner & Associates Real Estate and Investment Firm
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