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Highwood Estates

Highwood Estates

$301,723 Average Value
$205 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Highwood Estates has quiet streets and midcentury homes

Known for its balance of suburban comfort and city convenience, Highwood Estates is a quiet neighborhood on Milwaukee's southwest side. Homebuyers are frequently drawn to the area for its easy access to some of the area’s largest parks and well-maintained midcentury homes. With low-traffic streets, nearby dining options and quick connections to major highways, Highwood Estates offers a practical and relaxed atmosphere.

84th Street runs along the west edge of Highwood Estates.
84th Street runs along the west edge of Highwood Estates.
Marshall's is one of the area's nearby retailers.
Marshall's is one of the area's nearby retailers.
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What kinds of homes and prices buyers can expect here

Though apartments make up a sizeable chunk of the neighborhood, Highwood Estates is no stranger to single-family homes. Cape Cod and ranch-style builds with a median construction year in the 1950s are the most common. As a result, many homes require updates. "Highwood Estates is a good spot for first-time homebuyers," says Wajiha Ahmad, a Realtor with Premier Point Realty LLC. "The houses aren't too big or too small – they're a perfect size for a growing family." Single-family sales range from the low $200,000s to the mid-$300,000s, with a median in the low $300,000s. This typically puts Highwood Estates on the same level as neighbors like Honey Acres, Wedgewood and Rolling Green, but a little more expensive than Morgan Heights and Brosen Manor. Condos are also available, and typically sell somewhere in the $100,000s.

Ranch-style homes are typical in the Highwood Estates neighborhood.
Ranch-style homes are typical in the Highwood Estates neighborhood.
Most homes date back to the 1950s.
Most homes date back to the 1950s.
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School choice and standout public school options

Milwaukee Public Schools allows students to apply to any school with available space rather than assigning them based on location. Elementary options include Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School, where core subjects are taught in Spanish. At the high school level, Reagan High School is an all-International Baccalaureate school with an A-plus rating from Niche. Hamilton High School offers career pathways through Project Lead The Way and features a student-run credit union.

Many kids will attend Honey Creek Elementary School.
Many kids will attend Honey Creek Elementary School.
Wedgewood Park International School is in the Root Creek neighborhood.
Wedgewood Park International School is in the Root Creek neighborhood.
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Short drives connect shoppers to plazas and local dining

You can run basic errands along nearby commercial corridors like North 76th Street or at shopping centers like Timmerman Plaza. For a wider mix of retail like grocery chains, discount stores and national brands, locals often make short drives toward Capitol Drive or Mayfair Road.

A short drive puts you within reach of a mix of casual diners, global spots and neighborhood staples in Greenfield and West Allis. A few nearby restaurants that draw regular crowds include:

  • Archie's Flat Top, an old-fashioned diner specializing in smashburgers and malts
  • Double B's MKE-Style BBQ, which serves in-house smoked meats in a rustic setting
  • KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, known for an interactive experience where guests cook meats and seafood at the table
  • Sze Chuan Restaurant, offering Szechuan cooking with vegan and vegetarian options
  • El Beso Restaurante & Cantina, which serves festive Mexican plates and margaritas

The Antique Indian Restaurant serves Indian classics.
The Antique Indian Restaurant serves Indian classics.
Tanino's is just outside the Highwood Estates neighborhood.
Tanino's is just outside the Highwood Estates neighborhood.
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Parks offer trails, golf and seasonal water fun

McCarty Park in neighboring West Allis features a half-mile path that loops around a lagoon and several athletic courts. Greenfield Park spans nearly 300 acres and features an 18-hole golf course and extensive woodlands. The paved Oak Leaf Trail runs through the park, and Cool Waters Family Water Park opens during warmer months.

McCarty Park has a lagoon popular with anglers.
McCarty Park has a lagoon popular with anglers.
River Bend Park is a hub for kids and families.
River Bend Park is a hub for kids and families.
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I-41 and I-94 connect Highwood Estates to Milwaukee

South 76th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue are the area’s major thoroughfares. For regional travel, Interstates 41 and 94 provide a direct route to downtown Milwaukee, which is around 10 miles away. The Milwaukee County Transit System offers bus service in the area.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

17 min drive

Bus

S76 & Morgan

Bus

S76 & Ohio

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Highwood Estates US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
482
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,185
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,283
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
971
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$1,099
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,095

Demographics

Total Population
1,913
Median Age
44
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,065
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$59,810

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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