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Burnham Park

Burnham Park

Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53215
$198,469 Average Value
$195 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Frank Lloyd Wright's designs next door

It’s unclear why renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright chose Burnham Park as the site for six efficiently designed yet affordable homes. If he were alive to see what Burnham Park has become, he’d be confident that he chose the right spot: a spirited, culturally rich Milwaukee neighborhood with a green space that delights visitors and brings neighbors together.
Wright's American System-Built Homes in Burnham Park now serve as a museum.
Wright's American System-Built Homes in Burnham Park now serve as a museum.
Frank Lloyd Wright built a block of beautiful homes now on display in Burnham Park.
Frank Lloyd Wright built a block of beautiful homes now on display in Burnham Park.
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Prewar bungalows and more

Burnham Park is home to over 8,000 Milwaukeeans, many in decades-old homes packed into gridded streets. Brick and wood-framed bungalows from before World War II dominate the neighborhood— some with jerkinhead roofs and small sunrooms jutting from the front, others with pointed roofs and covered porches. Stone and brick Tudor-style homes also pop up around the neighborhood, as do ranch-style homes and vertically stacked duplexes. Detached homes start in the mid-to-high $100,000s, which could buy four bedrooms and roughly 1,500 square feet. Larger floor plans and more recent renovations typically cost closer to $300,000 . Sidewalks stretch in front of most Burnham Park homes. Many properties back up to paved alleys lined with detached garages and sheds.
Pre-World War II bungalows dominate Burnham Park's housing stock.
Pre-World War II bungalows dominate Burnham Park's housing stock.
Brick bungalows with Craftsman touches appear around Burnham Park.
Brick bungalows with Craftsman touches appear around Burnham Park.
Burnham Park has a variety of homes along its gridded streets.
Burnham Park has a variety of homes along its gridded streets.
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Local input influenced everything about Burnham Park, including its color scheme.
Local input influenced everything about Burnham Park, including its color scheme.

"The heart of the neighborhood"

The heart of the neighborhood is its namesake green space. Burnham Park was first developed into a playfield in 1925 but was neglected in the following decades. However, Milwaukee Recreation recently spearheaded a yearslong redevelopment of the park, which reopened in July 2022. Today, it features four baseball diamonds, miniature and full-sized soccer facilities, a colorful playground, basketball courts and a wading pool. “All the updates for Burnham Playfield were informed by a lot of robust feedback from the community — even the colors of the playgrounds,” says Pamela Zimmerman, design and development specialist with Milwaukee Recreation. She adds that since its reopening, Burnham Park has become “the heart of the neighborhood” once more.

Multiple bilingual schools

Several schools operate in the neighborhood, including two bilingual schools welcoming kindergarten through eighth grade. Greenfield Bilingual School has a C-minus from Niche and has been named a Title 1 School of Recognition by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) several years in a row. It offers an immersive English and Spanish curriculum and extracurriculars like co-ed sports, African dance and violin lessons. Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA), rated a D-plus , also offers robust arts-based extracurriculars through partnerships with local organizations. Just next door is the Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus. This C-plus-rated charter school for grades nine through 12 focuses on college and career readiness. Each Burnham Park school is within walking distance of many residents.
Carmen High School of Science and Technology's South Campus has a C-plus from Niche.
Carmen High School of Science and Technology's South Campus has a C-plus from Niche.
Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes provides bilingual K-8 schooling in Burnham Park.
Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes provides bilingual K-8 schooling in Burnham Park.
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Friday fish fries and polka parties

McKiernan’s Irish Pub is one of several restaurants bringing international flavors to Burnham Park. Here, customers enjoy classic Irish eats and daily specials — including a Friday fish fry — all while singing along with visiting musicians. Just a couple blocks north is Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, which has served several functions — a rooming house and brothel among them — since the early 1900s. Wednesday visitors can clap their hands along to a live polka jam session while nursing their brews of choice. The venue also hosts frequent rock and blues shows and the annual Polish Pile-Up Music Festival. Locals can prepare for backyard barbecues and other home-cooked meals at Cermak Fresh Market, just west of the neighborhood.
This truck sells tacos to Burnham Park locals.
This truck sells tacos to Burnham Park locals.
The roof of McKiernan's Irish Pub & Grill is uniquely decorated.
The roof of McKiernan's Irish Pub & Grill is uniquely decorated.
El Señorial serves vibrant Mexican dishes.
El Señorial serves vibrant Mexican dishes.
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Burnham Park is named after its central green space.
Burnham Park is named after its central green space.

Tech and manufacturing jobs nearby

Several significant employers operate within the neighborhood, including steel manufacturer Steele Solutions, cloud services company TierPoint and an Amazon warehouse. Downtown Milwaukee workers and visitors have less than a 10-minute drive via Interstate 94 to the north.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • LeKeisha Roberts

    LeKeisha Roberts

    Realty Executives Integrity~Brookfield

    (414) 677-7732

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Burnham Park

    $195,000 Price

    LeKeisha Roberts
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  • Alejandro Soto Melgoza

    Alejandro Soto Melgoza

    RE/MAX Lakeside-South

    (414) 310-1787

    33 Total Sales

    3 in Burnham Park

    $105K - $220K Price Range

    Alejandro Soto Melgoza
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  • Elizabeth Hill

    Elizabeth Hill

    The Realty Company, LLC

    (414) 246-5578

    29 Total Sales

    1 in Burnham Park

    $135,000 Price

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  • Joseph Cardenas

    Joseph Cardenas

    Responds Quickly

    JC Realtors

    (414) 939-7912

    102 Total Sales

    1 in Burnham Park

    $204,000 Price

    Joseph Cardenas
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  • Enlighten Realty Group*

    Enlighten Realty Group*

    Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa

    (262) 888-5088

    70 Total Sales

    2 in Burnham Park

    $265K - $266K Price Range

    Enlighten Realty Group*
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  • TK

    Timothy Knuth

    Responds Quickly

    Mid-Coast MKE Realty

    (414) 404-8141

    98 Total Sales

    1 in Burnham Park

    $165,000 Price

    Timothy Knuth
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

16 min drive

Bus

Layton & Lapham

Bus

S35 & Burnham

Bus

Burnham & S29

Bus

Miller Park Way & Greenfield

Bus

S35 & Mitchell

Bus

Burnham & S37

Bus

Greenfield & S35

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Burnham Park US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Burnham Park Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Burnham Park, Milwaukee sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Burnham Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $436,500, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$402,450
Median Sale Price
$436,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$392,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
42%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,371
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1916
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,327
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,013
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,386
Median Age
32
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,179
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,613

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

49 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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