$148,521Average Value$137Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
A blue-collar community with access to natural amenities
With a public greenspace that takes up nearly a quarter of the neighborhood (and a prominent state forest across the street), McGovern Park makes it easy to enjoy the great outdoors while not straying too far from home. Gridded and nicely shaded residential streets comprise most of McGovern Park, while its eponymous green space makes up the northwest quadrant. "It's a good place for first-time homebuyers," says Realtor Elizabeth Mitchell, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest. "It's a blue-collar community where a lot of the residents work in factories and warehouses in the city."
All shapes and sizes of homes line the streets in McGovern Park.
The Burbach's Market in Milwaukee, WI offers many items for Hampton Heights residents.
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Humble dining along West Silver Spring Drive
There are multiple dining options on West Silver Spring Drive, on the neighborhood's northern border. The cuisine is simple and fast, and most dishes fall within the $10-to-$20 price range. For a quick bite on the go, residents pull into the drive-thru at McDonald's or grab tacos at El Navegante, a popular Mexican food truck. House of Corned Beef is a one-stop spot for meat lovers. It's a place where sandwiches are stacked high with protein, and the cooks never skimp on the sauerkraut. When people need to grab some groceries, there is an Aldi on the neighborhood's eastern border. There are also big-box retailers like Pick' n Save and Chu Hai Oriental Market within 2-½ miles south of the neighborhood.
Chicken & Grill House serve up hot and tasty food for lunch and dinner.
Sprecher Brewing Co. in Glendale is well known for its beers and rootbeer.
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Single and multi-family housing developed in the mid-century
Over 3,000 Milwaukeeans live in the neighborhood in homes with convenient sidewalk access; many also enjoy their own driveways and detached garages. The streets are straight, and sidewalks are shaded by old-growth trees. Folks often chat with their neighbors from front porches as they pass by while on evening walks, and in the summer, children ride their bikes down the quiet streets. Most backyards are large enough for barbecues, which are commonly held. The Milwaukee skyline adorns the horizon beyond this suburban abode. About 60% of residents own their houses, and the median single-family home price is less than half of Milwaukee's median single-family home price. Two-bedroom bungalows from the early 1950s sell for as low as $70,000, and three-bedroom bungalows from the same era sell for as high as $150,000. Multi-family homes sell between $120,000 and $190,000. These are occupied by renters. Simple Cape Cods from the '50s sell for as low as $140,000, and four-bedroom New Traditional-style houses from the '40s sell for as high as $225,000.
Tudor style homes with nice curb appeal line the streets of the McGovern Park neighborhood.
Ranch style homes with nice curb appeal line the streets of the McGovern Park neighborhood.
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Public schools within walking distance
Less than a half mile west of the neighborhood's western border, local children often attend Browning Elementary School, which 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. Older kids who live in the neighborhood are between a one and 2-mile walk or bike ride from the Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus. The school serves sixth through twelfth graders and offers a slate of Advance Placement classes focusing on both STEM and humanities-based subjects. The school also has a C-minus Niche rating.
The entry of Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology.
Kids in Silver Spring get to attend Browning Elementary School.
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A public greenspace with sporting facilities and a senior center
All residents are within a mile walking distance of the neighborhood's public greenspace, McGovern Park. This park invites residents of all ages. The 61-acre recreational spot allows teens to play pickup basketball while their little siblings engage their imaginations on the playground. All the while, parents can walk their pets around the park's sprawling multi-use field. Local leagues practice and play scrimmages at the softball diamond. The park's senior center hosts regular lunches and dinners. After meals, seniors bond over friendly games of pool or practice therapeutic activities like quilting and woodworking. The center also holds exercise programs, including a very popular tai chi self-defense class. This calming martial art is commonly referred to as "meditation in motion." Meanwhile, the expansive Havenwoods State Forest covers 237 acres directly north of the neighborhood. "We have forest, prairie and wetland habitats here with over 6 miles of walking trails," says Property Supervisor Angela Vickio. "Our nature center has also had a lot of improvements done over the last year."
The vast McGovern Park can make you forget you live in a big city.
William Gore Park is a great place for families to gather.
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Getting around Milwaukee
Many residents work in Downtown Milwaukee and take West Silver Spring Drive and Interstate 43 about 10 miles southeast to reach that area. Residents can catch the bus on the neighborhood's bordering streets, including West Silver Spring Drive, North 60th Street, West Villard Avenue and North Sherman Boulevard. "A lot of people rely on public transportation. You could definitely live here without having a car," Mitchell says. For business trips and vacations, residents take Interstate 43 about 18 miles southeast to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Professional sporting events in Milwaukee
Residents can spend summer afternoons enjoying the national pastime at American Family Field, where Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers play. In the winter, residents can root for the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Both venues are within 7 miles of the neighborhood.
Crime
The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 9/10 homicide score and a 5/10 overall crime score. The national average CAP Index crime score is 4/10. The Boys and Girls Club, about 6-½ miles southeast of the neighborhood, offers a safe and friendly space for children to spend time.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
McGovern Park
US
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
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McGovern Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McGovern Park, Milwaukee sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in McGovern Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $147,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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