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Lower East Side

Lower East Side

Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53202

Neighborhood Reviews
4.7
$385,236 Average Value
$271 Average Price per Sq Ft
41 Homes For Sale

Fun walkable neighborhood with a heartbeat

Like the New York neighborhood it shares a name with, Milwaukee's Lower East Side is a hip, walkable urban neighborhood that “has its own heartbeat,” says Elizabeth Hill, a real estate agent with The Realty Company who sells throughout the Milwaukee area. It's vibrant, lively, and colorful; there's so much to do. It’s a really cool neighborhood.”
Glorioso's Italian Market is the finest in Milwaukee and located on the Lower East Side.
Glorioso's Italian Market is the finest in Milwaukee and located on the Lower East Side.
The colorful facades on the Lower East Side.
The colorful facades on the Lower East Side.
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Lakefront condos with impressive views

Most of the housing in the neighborhood comes in the form of renovated condos that sit in tall complexes, many overlooking Lake Michigan, with rooftop decks that are optimal for summer cookouts and watching the Lakefront Fireworks. Prices range from $110,000 for one bedroom and bathroom to $1.6 million for a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom penthouse with water views. It's also possible to find single-family homes in the Lower East Side, squat bungalows, or tall Queen Ann homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many have been turned into duplexes, but the ones that remain single-family are often recently renovated and offer the same walkability to Brady Street and the lake as condos. Lot sizes are small, and many single-family homes are surrounded by apartment and condo complexes. Regarding crime, Lower East Side has a 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, one point higher than the national average.
Condos line the Lower East Sides eastern edge, with great views of Lake Michigan.
Condos line the Lower East Sides eastern edge, with great views of Lake Michigan.
The Lower East Side has easy access to Milwaukee's lakefront parks.
The Lower East Side has easy access to Milwaukee's lakefront parks.
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McKinley Beach on the Lower East Side is perfect for enjoying Lake Michigan.
McKinley Beach on the Lower East Side is perfect for enjoying Lake Michigan.

Locals get active at Pulaski Park and Lake Michigan

There are multiple green spaces in and around the Lower East Side, including Pulaski Park, which is tucked into the neighborhood's north end and features a softball field, tennis courts, and a children's playground. Lower East Side is also bordered on the shores of Lake Michigan to the east by Juneau Park, Veterans Park, and McKinley Park, which together offer walking trails, tennis courts, fishing, and a marina for boating and sailing enthusiasts.

Bradley Technology and Trade offers high schoolers college credit

Students can begin their education at Cass Street School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus on Niche. From there, they can attend Bradley Technology and Trade, a high school serving about 1,000 ninth through 12th-grade students. Bradley Tech partners with MATC and offers college-credit classes in career pathways that include construction, design, manufacturing, and pre-engineering. It has a C-minus on Niche. Families considering private education can pick from several faith-based schools in the area.
Bradley tech has a sleek modern design.
Bradley tech has a sleek modern design.
Cass Street School on the Lower East side of Milwaukee.
Cass Street School on the Lower East side of Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee events in the summer and early fall

Each September, the annual Holiday Folk Faire International is a multicultural music festival that features food, music, dance and art. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival takes place at various venues over several days each October. Farmers’ markets throughout the city are busy during the summer, featuring local produce, crafts and more. Fishing, boating, skiing and other water sports are popular at Lake Michigan, just east of the neighborhood.
Boats are beginning to appear in McKinley Marina on the Lower East Side.
Boats are beginning to appear in McKinley Marina on the Lower East Side.
Rochambo is a local cafe on Brady Street in Lower East Side.
Rochambo is a local cafe on Brady Street in Lower East Side.
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Take the Hop from the Lower East Side to downtown Milwaukee.
Take the Hop from the Lower East Side to downtown Milwaukee.

I-43 and I-794 are nearby; The Hop is a free ride around the neighborhood

Residents must leave the neighborhood to hop on the highway, but Interstates 43 and 794 are within a few miles' drive and connect to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Those taking public transportation can pick up The Hop, a free light-rail train that runs along East Ogden Avenue and traverses the neighborhood, or they can grab the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus from its many stops throughout the area.
Enjoy a freshly made sandwich from Glorioso's Italian Market on the Lower East Side.
Enjoy a freshly made sandwich from Glorioso's Italian Market on the Lower East Side.

Shopping and dining along Brady Street

Lower East Side's biggest draw is Brady Street, one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares lined with a vast array of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries and boutiques. There are no big box stores in the neighborhood — the closest is Whole Foods, which is just north of East North Avenue — so residents pick up groceries at family-owned markets like Glorioso’s Italian Market, which has been serving bakery and deli items to the area for over 70 years. For dining out, Ma Fischer’s is a go-to for diner classics and is another long-time favorite. For a night out with friends, locals head to Wolski’s Tavern, which has been operating since 1908 and offers a cozy, divey vibe. Residents must head a few miles down Interstate 94 to get to retailers like Target and Home Depot, but if they need something quickly, Walgreens is conveniently located at East Brady Street and North Warren Avenue.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Rebecca Thomas

    Rebecca Thomas

    Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country

    (262) 333-0627

    57 Total Sales

    2 in Lower East Side

    $320K - $360K Price Range

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  • Brian Patt

    Brian Patt

    Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

    (262) 440-9116

    45 Total Sales

    1 in Lower East Side

    $181,705 Price

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  • William Lauer

    William Lauer

    Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore

    (414) 667-6897

    101 Total Sales

    3 in Lower East Side

    $275K - $375K Price Range

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  • JJ Hausmann

    JJ Hausmann

    Compass RE WI-Lake Country

    (262) 333-5707

    396 Total Sales

    3 in Lower East Side

    $185K - $315K Price Range

    JJ Hausmann
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  • Tonya Thomsen

    Tonya Thomsen

    Modern Realty Partners LLC

    (262) 592-5516

    396 Total Sales

    6 in Lower East Side

    $115K - $280K Price Range

    Tonya Thomsen
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  • Gabriella Clemens

    Gabriella Clemens

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (414) 348-8611

    143 Total Sales

    1 in Lower East Side

    $246,000 Price

    Gabriella Clemens
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

19 min drive

Bus

Farwell & Kane

Bus

Van Buren & Pleasant

Bus

Farwell & Ogden

Bus

Water & Pleasant

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Prospect & Ogden

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Brady & Van Buren

Bus

Farwell & Lafayette

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 2 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
3/28/2017 Niche Review
It is very diverse and free spirited. They have many, many bars and restaurants that serve some of the best food. The lower east side is an enriched thriving community, full of small business, and job opportunities. In addition, it is very scenic and a beautiful sight to see.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lower East Side US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lower East Side Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Lower East Side, Milwaukee sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower East Side, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $339,950, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$347,000
Median Sale Price
$339,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$520,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$362,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
154
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,705
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,553
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,444
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,367
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
700
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    11am - 1pm

    1610 N Prospect Ave Unit 1005, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    $325,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,700 Sq Ft
    • 1610 N Prospect Ave
    • Unit 1005

    STUNNING VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN! This meticulously maintainted unit boasts an open/plan living/dining area with a wall of windows, private balcony, custom built-ins and new oak flooring. The updated kitchen has wood cabinetry, composite countertops, ceramic tile and stainless steel appliances. Newly carpeted primary suite with tons of storage and an ensuite with spacious walk-in shower. The

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    The Weiss Joslyn Team*
    Coldwell Banker Realty
    (414) 261-5699
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  • Sunday, Jun 22
    11am - 1pm

    1610 N Prospect Ave Unit 201, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    $248,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq Ft
    • 1610 N Prospect Ave
    • Unit 201

    Make an Offer on this sprawling 2,000 sq ft Newport Co-op unit that is the best deal in Downtown Milwaukee - listed now at just $248,000! Updated kitchen, bathrooms, and walk-in-closet. Amenities include concierge, professional security, 24 hour garage attendant, valet parking, on-site management, guest apartment, and roof deck with spectacular views of Lake Michigan and downtown. Great Lower

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    Coldwell Banker Realty
    (414) 310-2521
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  • Sunday, Jun 22
    11am - 1pm

    1610 N Prospect Ave Unit 704, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    $242,500

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,500 Sq Ft
    • 1610 N Prospect Ave
    • Unit 704
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to The Newport - Milwaukee's best kept secret! This iconic mid-century modern co-op pampers residents with concierge services, valet parking, professional security, on-site management, guest apartment with reasonable rates, beautiful communal patio and roof terrace with spectacular lake and city views. Bright, airy, and spacious, unit 704 boasts a large open plan living/dining area with

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    Coldwell Banker Realty
    (414) 895-0332
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
13,644
Median Age
33
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,958
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,493

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
63.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

60 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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