Grover Heights is the epicenter of excitement on Milwaukee’s Far North Side, with one of the city’s best high schools, two riverside parks, restaurants and breweries within blocks.
The neighborhood is primarily industrial, with a handful of homes scattered around its southern section, mainly wood-framed duplexes and bungalows from the 1930s or earlier. Most of the latter have stout facades with vinyl, wood or aluminum siding and jerkinhead roofs, while a few have predominantly brick or stone exteriors. Though the average house here costs less than $100,000, you might spend up to $200,000 for a well-maintained four-bedroom home.
Adding to the neighborhood’s convenience is its proximity to two expansive parks offering direct access to the Milwaukee River: Lincoln Park and Estabrook Park, which sit on either side of the interstate. Lincoln Park comprises 313 acres north of Grover Heights and offers a dynamic array of outdoor amenities, including a nine-hole golf course, sports facilities and the David F. Schulz Aquatic Center, one of northern Milwaukee’s only public water parks. “It’s great for all ages,” says Friends of Lincoln Park board member Anne Stadler Vaillancourt. “The closest little water park, I think, would be in Greenfield.” Meanwhile, Estabrook Park’s 125 acres run alongside the river, so visitors can enjoy waterside views from the park’s walking trails, skatepark and 18-hole disc golf course.
During the warmer months, you can watch the water rush past while enjoying a cold one at the Estabrook Beer Garden. Seated on a bluff overlooking a waterfall, this social spot in the park serves over a dozen beers, wines, ciders and seltzers, along with bratwurst, soft pretzels and other German-style munchies. Beer lovers in Grover Heights are also less than a five-minute drive from Sprecher Brewing Co., which operates just south of Lincoln Park. Billed as Milwaukee’s oldest craft brewery, Sprecher has concocted specialty beers and sodas for over 50 years. Every Friday, it welcomes locals to enjoy “Family Date Nights,” where you can snag drinks, pizza and a massive pretzel for a single fee. Cross beneath the interstate to the east, and you’ll find Solly’s Grille, a James Beard Award-winning eatery open since 1936. “They’re famous for their ‘butter burgers,’ and they serve breakfast as well,” Stadler Vaillancourt says. Directly east of Grover Heights is Riverworks Center, a robust commercial corridor where you can run errands at Walmart, Walgreens and several other big-name retailers. Grocery runs are easy here, too, thanks to Outpost Natural Foods and Aldi.
One school operates in Grover Heights, the private Messmer High School, offering a Catholic education for grades nine through 12. High schoolers are also about a four-minute drive from Rufus King International High School, which has earned an outstanding A-minus score from Niche. Its International Baccalaureate (IB) program has made it one of Milwaukee’s most sought-after schools for over 40 years, attracting over 1,400 students from every part of the city. Younger public school students can attend Keefe Avenue Elementary, which scores a D-plus, and Andrew S. Douglas Middle, which scores a C-minus.
Grover Heights sits at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Capitol Drive, with Interstate 43 running north-to-south through the neighborhood. This offers considerable convenience to its less than 400 residents, offering a 10-minute drive to downtown Milwaukee via the freeway and an even shorter trip to the shores of Lake Michigan.
Leslie Fares
First Weber Inc- Greenfield
(414) 206-5967
47 Total Sales
2 in Grover Heights
$85K - $95K Price Range
Steven Barfield
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 742-7964
238 Total Sales
2 in Grover Heights
$174,999 Price Range
Matthew Krawczyk
Modern Realty Partners LLC
(414) 250-8003
47 Total Sales
1 in Grover Heights
$117,500 Price
Annette Backes
Milwaukee Executive Realty, LLC
(414) 404-8079
93 Total Sales
1 in Grover Heights
$100,000 Price
Gregory Chadwell
RE/MAX Lakeside-North
(414) 420-9582
77 Total Sales
1 in Grover Heights
$91,000 Price
Eric Muller
HOME BASE REALTY, LLC
(414) 800-9147
133 Total Sales
1 in Grover Heights
$55,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grover Heights | US |
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| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Grover Heights, Milwaukee sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Grover Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $90,771.
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Median List Price
$109,900
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Median Sale Price
$90,771
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$92,885
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$76,192
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Median Change From 1st List Price
24%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
5
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$89
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Number of Homes
109
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Number of Homes for Sale
3
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Median Year Built
1926
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Months of Supply
7.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,145
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,815
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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Number of Homes for Rent
1
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Median Rent
$1,150
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Median Condo Rent
$1,150
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,150
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Total Population
399
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
30.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$47,857
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$40,184
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High School Graduates
77.7%
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College Graduates
19.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
4%
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% Population in Labor Force
52.7%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
32''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
38''
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Bikeability
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Walkability to parks, bars and local events for lower costs than much of Milwaukee
Charming midcentury-era suburb in the heart of Milwaukee
A historic north side neighborhood with a new arts scene on the Beerline Trail.
Populous Northwest Side neighborhood with a K-8 school and direct access to I-43
Historic two-level cottages and bungalows just 10 minutes from downtown Milwaukee