Lien Team Real Estate Group
First Weber Inc - Brookfield
(414) 895-0140
370 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$340,000 Price
Calumet Farms
A neighborhood of just over 2,000 on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, Calumet Farms deftly balances a pastoral landscape with suburban-style living, plus quick access to a public golf course and a major freeway.
True to its name, Calumet Farms includes many sizeable chunks of undeveloped farmland interspersed with dynamic residential areas. The southwest section of the neighborhood is densely wooded, with homes from the mid-to-late 20th century sitting on set-back, tree-enveloped lots. More open-aired parts of the neighborhood feature midcentury ranch-style and split-level houses, while the Oak Hill subdivision contains varied designs from 21st century Craftsman to Victorian revival. A couple of condo developments from the 1980s and ‘90s are in the northern section, offering one- and two-bedroom units with garages. Home prices vary considerably: You could find a roughly 800-square-foot condo for less than $100,000 or a 2008-built Colonial with 3,000-plus square feet in the low $500,000s.
While much of the green space in Calumet Farms isn’t publicly accessible, residents are just a few minutes from Dretzka Park. This 326-acre county park is best known for its 18-hole golf course, the second-longest public course in Milwaukee County. “The course was built in 1964, so it’s an older, tree-lined golf course, but it’s always in great condition,” says Head Golf Pro Dave Labinski. “And we have a driving range, so people can just come out and hit balls as well.” The park also features a 27-hole disc golf course, a sand volleyball pit and a connection to the Oak Leaf Trail. After wrapping up a game, you can enjoy a sandwich, a drink and a game of pool at the clubhouse bar and grill, which was extensively remodeled in 2014.
If you need a good breakfast to help you fuel up before you tee off, check out Park Place Café at the southwest corner of Calumet Farms. In its few years of operation, this cozy diner has become a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and brunch, winning customers with dishes like the chicken tender skillet and eggs benedict. Head a few minutes north of the neighborhood on 107th Street, and you’ll hit a cluster of locally owned restaurants and bars. Among these is El Tenampa Mexican Grill & Cantina, where you can dig into classic Mexican fare while sipping a colorful frozen margarita.
Even if you don’t play golf, athletes in the neighborhood can visit the many sports fields surrounding Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences, from baseball diamonds to tennis courts. Within the walls of Vincent High, ninth through 12th graders can engage in a multifaceted agriculture program that includes a greenhouse, an aquaponics lab and animal facilities. Some students have even raised chickens and sold their eggs to the public, simultaneously learning animal sciences and entrepreneurship. The school is conveniently within walking distance for many residents, while Goodrich Elementary and Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented are a few minutes by car. Meanwhile, the private New Testament Christian Academy also accommodates kindergarten through eighth grade in the neighborhood and has an impressive four-star rating from the state education department.
Residents need only head a few blocks west of Calumet Farms to run errands. Aldi, Woodman’s Food Market and Sam’s Club all have locations down Bradley Road, while Interstate 41 sits across the street and will get you to downtown Milwaukee in just over 20 minutes.
Written By
John Battiston
Photography Contributed By
Richard Ebbers
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lien Team Real Estate Group
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Beth Jaworski
Beth Jaworski
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 348-4391
258 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$348,000 Price
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Karen Gryszkiewicz
Karen Gryszkiewicz
EXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(262) 888-7881
44 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$400,000 Price
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Sophia Barry
Sophia Barry
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sophia Barry Realty Group
(262) 771-3626
76 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$349,900 Price
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Lance Wooten
Lance Wooten
Responds QuicklyRiverwest Realty Milwaukee
(262) 254-7511
162 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$312,000 Price
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Randy Rosen
Randy Rosen
Responds QuicklyHomeBuyers Advantage, LLC
(833) 702-6469
141 Total Sales
1 in Calumet Farms
$355,000 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Granville Dog Park
Popuch Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Forked Aster Trail Head
- Hiking
- Walking Paths
Melody View Preserve
- Hiking
- Walking Paths
Noyes Park
- Golf
- Lake
- Pool
Servite Park Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Calumet Farms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Calumet Farms, Milwaukee sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Calumet Farms, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $333,500, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$333,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$391,600
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
342
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,097
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,610
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
973
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
804
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681
Open Houses
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Saturday, Sep 2012 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,300 - $2,585 per month
- St. James Place
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 675+ Sq Ft
- 10300 W Fountain Ave
- Milwaukee, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,308
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,665
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,764
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
47.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
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®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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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