Dineen Park
Dining options along West Capitol Drive
Homeowners benefit from shopping and dining options located along West Capitol Drive, on the neighborhood's northern border. Residents can walk to Mi Casa, a laid-back dining atmosphere where lunch meals cost less than $10 and are served with candy-colored bottles of Jarritos. To watch the game or kick back with friends after a long day of work, Dale's of Milwaukee is a low-lit neighborhood sports bar where the walls are adorned with charming antique signs. For a quick bite on the go, folks stop by fast food joints like Wendy's and Subway. Those trying to prepare some international cuisine for their families can stop in at Baraka Food, an African market. Also on West Capitol Drive, residents buy groceries at Aldi. The Midtown Center, about two blocks northeast of the neighborhood, has retailers like Foot Locker, GameStop and Black Beauty Beauty Supply.Mid-century Cape Cods and ramblers
Over 3,600 people live in Dineen Park's northern half around its eponymous green space (two cemeteries dominate the southern section). The residential area comprises mostly gridded streets, though a few winding roads and cul-de-sacs appear west of the park. Many single-family homes include detached garages, some accessible via driveway, others by a rear alley. Backyards are typically large enough for homeowners to set up patios and cook out when the weather is warm. Almost half of the neighborhood's real estate is comprised of mid-century townhouses and multi-family homes that are rented out as apartments. West Appleton Avenue cuts diagonally through the suburb. To the avenue's west, mid-century Cape Cods sell for between $160,000 and $230,000. And to the avenue's east, mid-century ramblers sell for between $120,000 and $300,000.A public greenspace central to the neighborhood
Tying the neighborhood together is the 64-acre Dineen Park greenspace, less than a mile walk from all residents. Whichever direction folks arrive from, a tour along the park's network of walking trails will introduce them to its dynamic collection of outdoor amenities. Visitors will catch a glimpse of the duck-filled pond and the adjacent pavilion, which is rentable for events and gatherings. Parents can let their children loose on the playground and splash pad. Competitors can go head-to-head with their friends on the tennis and basketball courts, baseball diamond and 18-hole disc golf course. And for those who need a laid-back afternoon outside the house, many residents unfold picnic blankets and crack open books on the multipurpose field. Holy Cross Cemetery, which takes up most of the neighborhood's southwest corner, and Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, which takes up most of the neighborhood's southeast corner, are each open during daylight hours for residents who like to take strolls through them.A German immersion school and a STEAM high school
Sidewalks line almost every block in Dineen Park and adjacent neighborhoods so that many students can walk or bike to three nearby Milwaukee Public Schools. About three blocks to the neighborhood's west, Milwaukee German Immersion School welcomes kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The school is in high demand among local families for its objective to help students achieve German fluency before fifth-grade graduation. It has a C-plus Niche rating. The Fifty-Third Street School is ten blocks east of the neighborhood. The C-minus Niche-rated school helps kindergarten through eighth graders expand their minds with creative classes like African drumming and student clubs focused on gardening, robotics and more. Finally, Milwaukee Marshall High School operates two blocks north of the neighborhood. It offers a STEAM-focused Career Technical Education Program and dual-enrollment coursework that helps students earn college credits. The high school also has a C-minus Niche rating. Milwaukee has a school choice system, so parents can opt to send their children to charter and magnet schools throughout the city.Milwaukee's year-round festivals
Milwaukee is known for its year-round festivals, which bring people together to celebrate food, drink, arts, and culture. "In the summer, there are a bunch of festivals. Summerfest and Irish Fest are popular," says Realtor Elizabeth Mitchell, who sells houses in the area with Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest. The annual Summerfest once held the Guinness World Record for "The World's Largest Music Festival." The two-week event hosts globally famous musicians like Lil Yachty, Tyler Childers and Megan Thee Stallion.Getting around Milwaukee
Because of its proximity to dining, retail and public transportation, it's possible to live in the neighborhood without driving a car. There are public bus stops on North 76th Street, West Capitol Drive, and West Appleton Avenue, which cuts diagonally through the neighborhood. Some residents commute 8 miles southeast to Downtown Milwaukee via Wisconsin 175. For vacations or business trips, residents travel 16 miles southeast to the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport via Interstate 94.Crime
The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 7/10 homicide score and a 5/10 overall crime score. The national average crime score is 4/10. The Boys and Girls Club, about 8 miles southeast, provides a safe space for children to spend time.
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William Palicia
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Christopher Giblin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LeKeisha Roberts
LeKeisha Roberts
Realty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
(414) 677-7732
50 Total Sales
2 in Dineen Park
$152K - $228K Price Range
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Level Up Team*
Level Up Team*
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(877) 719-1467
253 Total Sales
1 in Dineen Park
$190,000 Price
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Karen Gryszkiewicz
Karen Gryszkiewicz
EXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(262) 888-7881
42 Total Sales
1 in Dineen Park
$137,000 Price
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Sheena Polachowski
Sheena Polachowski
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 320-3212
16 Total Sales
1 in Dineen Park
$155,000 Price
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Angela Walters
Angela Walters
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(414) 409-5269
93 Total Sales
1 in Dineen Park
$215,000 Price
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Christopher Gomes
CG
Christopher Gomes
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(888) 619-8628
46 Total Sales
1 in Dineen Park
$145,900 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kops Park
Nash Park
Enderis Park
Marcus DeBack Playground
Dineen Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Center Street Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dineen Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dineen Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dineen Park, Milwaukee sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dineen Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $345,990.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$345,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$487,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
887
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,157
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,203
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,032
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,934
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,972
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,728
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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Lenox Heights
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Arlington Gardens
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