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Johnson's Woods

Johnson's Woods

$221,786 Average Value
$360 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Suburban neighborhood close to Milwaukee amenities

Johnson's Woods is a small residential pocket on Milwaukee's west side that, for a long time, was nothing but undeveloped land owned by an early resident, Dr. James Johnson. In the early 20th century, Dr. Johnson’s relatives started developing the land. The rest of Milwaukee developed around it, too. Today, Johnson's Woods has some big-name neighbors: American Family Field, Calvary Cemetery, and the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans’ Administration Medical Center are less than a mile to the east; The Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park are about 2 miles to the west. Johnson's Wood's residents get quick access to some of the city’s most popular amenities while enjoying suburban-style streets with single-family homes and manicured front yards.
Johnson's Woods residents can walk over and watch the Milwaukee Brewers play.
Johnson's Woods residents can walk over and watch the Milwaukee Brewers play.
Overlooking the Johnson's Woods neighborhood and it's quiet streets.
Overlooking the Johnson's Woods neighborhood and it's quiet streets.
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Bungalows and Cape Cods line the streets

Classic, Midwestern-style homes from the early to mid-1900s fill the tree-filled blocks, including simple, wood-framed constructions from the turn of the 20th century and modest bungalows with covered porches and entryway sunrooms. Cape Cods are also standard, and a few ranch-style homes and duplexes are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Lot sizes can be small, but they're landscaped and green. Sidewalks are abundant, allowing residents to get to nearby amenities on foot. Prices range from $70,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom fixer-upper to $250,000 for a three-bedroom, one-bathroom with recent renovations. As for crime, Johnson's Woods has a rating of 4 out of 10 on the CAP Index, the same as the national average.
Johnson's Woods residents take great care in their homes.
Johnson's Woods residents take great care in their homes.
Cape Cod style homes are commonly seen in the Johnson's Woods neighborhood.
Cape Cod style homes are commonly seen in the Johnson's Woods neighborhood.
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During the summer Johnson's Woods residents are walking distance to the Wisconsin State Fair.
During the summer Johnson's Woods residents are walking distance to the Wisconsin State Fair.

Just a couple miles from the Wisconsin State Fair

One of Milwaukee's marquee events is the multi-day Wisconsin State Fair, which brings crowds out to battle the traffic to Wisconsin State Fair Park. But for residents of Johnson's Woods, it's a short walk to enjoy the rides, live entertainment, and, of course, the food, which includes the Fair's signature item, cream puffs. "We make about 400,000 cream puffs in the 11 days of the fair alone," says the park's director of public relations Tess Kerksen. “It’s a representation of the Dairy State. They’ve been around for nearly 100 years now, and we’ve been making them in the same building.”
Bus routes are close for Johnson's Woods residents.
Bus routes are close for Johnson's Woods residents.

I-94, MCTS buses help residents get around

Interstate 94 runs along the neighborhood’s northern side and connects throughout the city. Residents who take public transportation can pick up the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at stops along South Hawley Road. The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is about 12 miles southeast of the neighborhood and offers flights throughout the United States.

Bull Shooter Saloon is a popular place to gather

Johnson's Woods is mainly residential, so locals head a few miles east to West Greenfield Avenue and Miller Park Way to shop at big box stores, including Walmart, Target and Cermak Fresh Market. While there, shoppers can grab a bite to eat at the chain restaurants or head back home to Bull Shooter Saloon, a neighborhood favorite for its robust collection of drinks, sandwiches and a Milwaukee-style Friday fish fry. Residents can also join the Bull Shooter Dart League, which takes players to tournaments nationwide.
Bull Shooter Saloon is perfect neighborhood gathering place in Johnson's Woods.
Bull Shooter Saloon is perfect neighborhood gathering place in Johnson's Woods.
The best place to stop for breakfast or good burger is Gus' Deli, south of Johnson's Woods.
The best place to stop for breakfast or good burger is Gus' Deli, south of Johnson's Woods.
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Kids can attend Milwaukee High School of the Arts

Families can choose which Milwaukee public schools to send their kids to, and many choose to start at Burbank School, located in the neighborhood's center. The school serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus on Niche. From there, kids may attend Milwaukee High School of the Arts, where they receive at least two hours of arts study each day in outlets like dance, theater, writing, visual arts and music. The school serves about 990 students, has a student-teacher ratio 17-to-1, and has a C-plus on Niche. Families considering private schools have their pick from several faith-based schools and the Milwaukee Montessori School, which serves children from 18 months to eighth grade.
Milwaukee High School of the Arts is a public school in Avenues West for creatively gifted kids.
Milwaukee High School of the Arts is a public school in Avenues West for creatively gifted kids.
Students enjoy the playground at Burbank Elementary School in Johnson's Woods.
Students enjoy the playground at Burbank Elementary School in Johnson's Woods.
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Burbank Playfield offers fresh air and exercise

Residents looking for fresh air and exercise can find it at the Burbank Playfield, next to Burbank School. This park shares space with the school's playground and offers tree-filled open fields for kicking the ball around, a swing set, and benches for resting in the shade. There is also a softball diamond and a splash pad, both of which buzz with activity in the summer. Residents also have multiple direct access points to the Hank Aaron State Trail, which runs directly south of the neighborhood.
The wooded green space at Burbank Playfield in Johnson's Woods is great for exploring.
The wooded green space at Burbank Playfield in Johnson's Woods is great for exploring.
A central green space in the Johnson's Woods neighborhood is Burbank Playfield.
A central green space in the Johnson's Woods neighborhood is Burbank Playfield.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

20 min drive

Bus

Hawley & Main

Bus

Hawley & Adler

Bus

S70 & Adler

Bus

Hawley Rd & Hawley Ct

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Johnson's Woods US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Johnson's Woods Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$350,780
Median Sale Price
$329,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$329,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$360

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
878
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,050
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,745
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,877
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$51,959
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,953

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
82.1%
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

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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