Cooper Park
Neighborhood Reviews
Modest homes on manicured lawns
Cape Cods and many minimal traditional-style homes built in the early-to-mid 1900s line the heavily gridded streets of Cooper Park. Residents take pride in their manicured and landscaped lawns, which make for a beautiful walk on well-maintained sidewalks with mature trees. The neighborhood is a "Welcoming and friendly community with a few families renting. People like to know who they're living next to and tend to stay in the area for a long time," says Ibree Stewart, a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Metro Realty. The predominately single-family and evenly spaced homes range from $200,000 to $350,000, with the majority landing at $270,000. Houses here sell quickly, lasting around 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 41. "They also have privacy fences. And basketball hoops in the back alleys allow kids to play together," Stewart says. The block-intersecting alleyways also offer detached garages and an out-of-the-way spot for trash pickup. Some houses in the sunken part of the neighborhood are along roads that can flood during heavy rains and storms.
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Walkable schooling options
Though some Milwaukee school-aged children have a long commute to school, students in Cooper Park can get to the lower levels of schooling in a less than one-mile walk. Stewart states she "Had a client choose the neighborhood specifically because she wanted to feel safe allowing her three teenage boys to walk to school." McKinley Elementary School, an A-rated school by Niche.com and the A-minus Longfellow Middle School sit just south of Cooper Park in Wauwatosa. A-rated Wauwatosa West High School is slightly farther – only a 10-minute drive away. Families with children of many ages may send their kids to Eisenhower Elementary School and Whitman Middle School, which are rated a B-minus, as they share the same campus and parking lot with Wauwatosa West. Mount Mary University, a private college, is next to Cooper Park.
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Curb appeal at its finest
Residents participate in a Halloween house decorating contest every October to prepare for the neighborhood-wide trick-or-treating event. Two months later, the annual Christmas house decorating contest is in effect, and families are welcome to participate in a Christmas caroling event in the park center. Natives take pride in their home's appearance, which can be seen even more during the annual summer Garden Walk. Neighbors admire each other's landscaping and give gardening tips and tricks for making their blocks look beautiful. For more regular activity, the nearby Enderis Park's farmers' market is every Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon in the temperate months.Duck ponds and disc golf
Buyers may choose Cooper Park over similar commuter neighborhoods because of its proximity to expansive parks and outdoor spaces. "The neighborhood is a stone's throw away from the Menomonee River Parkway, a beautiful park district that runs alongside the river," Sprague says. A trail follows a 2-mile stretch, and 55 acres of fields, a dog park, footbridges and a boat launch extend outward. The namesake park in town has over 8 acres of county commons featuring a playground, a splash pad and two softball diamonds. Tucked between tall oak trees, the Cooper Park Pavilion offers a rentable space with a kitchenette. Dineen Park is a short drive east and has many walking trails, a pond for feeding ducks and an entire disc golf course. Golfers looking to play a round can head to one of the three private and public courses within 2 miles of the neighborhood.
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Award-winning pickles and jerky
Cooper Park is home to Milwaukee's own Brew City Pickles. This local business produces small-batch pickles and pickle-flavored foods on-site. Besides endless jars of vegetables, sauces and seasonings, they also have dill pickle-flavored popcorn, candies and lip balm. On the northwest corner of the neighborhood is Bunzel's Old-Fashioned Meat Market. Highly rated on Google with 4.8 stars, the establishment has fresh meats, prepared foods and award-winning beef jerky. Whether someone is looking for a quick grab-and-go premade meal or a hunk of steak to roast on low for hours, they can find it inside the simple, red brick building. Two miles west of Cooper Park, Whole Foods and Meijer are common grocery shopping destinations, and T.J. Maxx, Nordstrom Rack and DSW are at the nearby strip mall.
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A short commute to downtown
Most working residents rely on personal cars or public transportation to get to work. Fortunately, the 66, 22, and 92 bus lines stop outside of Cooper Park, allowing residents to get downtown in a half-hour by transit or 15 minutes by car. Depending on traffic conditions, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 17 miles or 25 minutes away. The nearest hospital, Froedtert Hospital, is 3 miles south in a large medical corridor with specialist offices.
Written By
Natasha Claro
Photography Contributed By
Hayley McCormick
Video By
Kellan Beaver
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lien Team Real Estate Group
Lien Team Real Estate Group
First Weber Inc - Brookfield
(414) 895-0140
363 Total Sales
1 in Cooper Park
$310,000 Price
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Lisa Reinecke
Lisa Reinecke
RE/MAX Lakeside-West
(833) 345-1207
41 Total Sales
1 in Cooper Park
$260,001 Price
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Marc Weisz
Marc Weisz
Benchmark Real Estate, LLC
(262) 228-2607
62 Total Sales
1 in Cooper Park
$180,000 Price
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Beth Jaworski
Beth Jaworski
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 348-4391
255 Total Sales
2 in Cooper Park
$220K - $300K Price Range
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Bret Duer
Bret Duer
The Real Estate Edge, LLC
(920) 717-3678
65 Total Sales
1 in Cooper Park
$250,000 Price
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Kristel Sikora
Kristel Sikora
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 947-4510
219 Total Sales
2 in Cooper Park
$186K - $270K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Kops Park
Nash Park
Hartung Park
Enderis Park
Center Street Park
Cooper Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/19/2020
Niche Review
I have lived in the Cooper park neighborhood for all my life and all I can say is it is spectacular. It is such a connected community and everyone gets along. The only thing I would like to see change is the occasional car break in and garage break in. I would hate to see anything bad happen in this community because everyone is so kind. There is always support for those who need it.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cooper Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cooper Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper Park, Milwaukee sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $482,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$482,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,172
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,275
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,040
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 6:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,030
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,826
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
51%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
80.8%
Above 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®
45
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Enderis Park
Community-oriented, sought-after neighborhood with well-attended events
Kops Park
Northwest of Milwaukee, this densely populated neighborhood thrives on community
Mount Mary
Centrally located neighborhood mostly occupied by Mount Mary University
Nash Park
Quiet neighborhood with a central, 9-acre park and access to three major roadways
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee's western neighbor has shopping, dining, historic homes and more
Dineen Park
Longstanding homes and three public schools, all centered around a 64-acre park
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