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"One of Milwaukee's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods"
Once a bastion of Irish immigrants, Merrill Park has since become “one of Milwaukee’s most ethnically diverse neighborhoods,” per a local historic marker. “There is still a lot of diversity,” says Milwaukee District 10 Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, an eight-year resident who runs Merrill Park Neighbors, a community organization. “I think that’s the uniqueness with Merrill Park … as well as its location.” Indeed, just 3 miles west of downtown and adjacent to a major interstate, Merrill Park is ideal for commuters and those who like to watch the Brewers play. The neighborhood also features sizeable, classically designed homes at lower-than-expected prices and is home to an elite private boys’ high school.
Merrill Park has a great playground for residents to enjoy.
Interstate 94 runs alongside Merrill Park.
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Home to Wisconsin's third-best private high school
Many Merrill Park children attend private schools, including the neighborhood’s Marquette University High School. Niche awards this all-boys Jesuit college prep school an A-plus grade and considers it Wisconsin’s third-best Catholic high school. Moore says MUHS has been a boon for the neighborhood in several ways. “With Marquette being there, our streets are swept, and our snow is plowed,” she says. “The city supports the neighborhood by supporting the school.” Another neighborhood Catholic school, Messmer Saint Rose, offers coed learning for kindergarten through eighth grade; it does not have a Niche score. Public options nearby include Albert Story School, which has about 400 K-8 students and a C-minus from Niche. Milwaukee High School of the Arts, about ½ mile away, has a C-plus and enrolls nearly 1,000 teens via audition-based admissions.
Marquette University High School is an all-boys Catholic school for grades nine through 12.
Marquette University High School, one of Milwaukee's top private schools, is in Merrill Park.
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"Literally five minutes from downtown"
Merrill Park’s location has numerous advantages besides proximity to an A-plus school. Interstate 94 runs alongside the neighborhood to the south, offering a direct route to downtown Milwaukee and other hotspots. “I’m literally five minutes from downtown, Miller Park Way or American Family Stadium,” Moore says. The neighborhood is also popular with people who work in the Menomonee Valley, which sits immediately south across the interstate. Milwaukee County Transit System buses serve commuters at several stops along major roads like 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Merrill Park is three miles west of downtown Milwaukee.
Merrill Park residents can easily navigate the area with public transportation.
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Grand, classical homes at lower-than-expected prices
Chris Slinker, owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro Realty in Wauwatosa, calls the local architecture “gorgeous — some of the coolest houses you’ll ever see.” Grand Queen Anne, American Foursquare, Arts & Crafts and other designs grace the neighborhood’s gridded, sidewalk-lined blocks. Equally ornate duplexes and triplexes appear occasionally. Some mansions with nine or more bedrooms have been subdivided into apartments. However, even the most expansive properties rarely exceed $300,000. Merrill Park’s status as a lower-income neighborhood and its risk for crime are likely correlated to the local home values. (CAP Index gives it a crime score of 7 out of 10 and says it’s at especially high risk of homicide, robbery and assault.) Prices start below $40,000 for smaller, run-down houses needing extensive repairs. Prices peak in the low $400,000s, which might buy a restored, nearly 3,000-square-foot Victorian home.
Find yourself in a bungalow style home in the Merrill Park neighborhood.
A unique craftsman style home in the Merrill Park neighborhood.
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Activity for all ages at Merrill Park
The neighborhood shares a name with the modest green space at its center, Merrill Park. This city-run park features baseball, soccer, basketball and tennis facilities, a playground and a wading pool. Immediately west, Quad Park hosts home MUHS sporting events, including football and soccer games and track meets. Smaller neighborhood green spaces include Valley Park, part of the Piggsville subdivision to the west. Visitors can play on the playground, stretch out on the lawn or relax on a bench under ample tree cover.
Merrill Park residents play a game of basketball at the neighborhood park.
A Merrill Park resident waitches over their little ones at the neighborhood park.
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Locally beloved watering holes
Businesses are few and far between in Merrill Park. Among the standouts is TJ’s on 35th, a watering hole that’s a haven for any Packer fan. (It’s even painted green, white and yellow, making it impossible to miss.) In Piggsville, Valley Inn has been owned by the same family since 1959 and offers a similarly downhome-style atmosphere. It’s a popular post-game spot for Brewers fans coming from American Family Field, which is less than ½ mile from the neighborhood. Nearby restaurants include Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille, known for its catfish, baked chicken and black-eyed peas. Walgreens operates a location across the street from Merrill Park to the north. The nearest big-box store is Walmart Supercenter, about 1 mile south of the neighborhood.
TJ's on 35th is a haven for Packer fans.
The Valley Inn is a great spot for friends to gather in the Merrill Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Three Bridges Park
Merrill Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Mitchell Boulevard Park
Norris Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Harley Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
16 min drive
Bus
N35 & Clybourn
Bus
N35 & Mt Vernon
Bus
N27 & St Paul
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Merrill Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Merrill Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merrill Park, Milwaukee sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Merrill Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $739,000.
Four family investment property close to Marquette High School. Property has (2) 2 bedroom and (2) 1 bedroom units. Fully rented month to month. Total monthly rent is $3,150. Landlord pays water. Units have electric heat.
Turn Key, 6-Unit Investment Property, fully occupied! This well-maintained, brick building features (5) 1-bedroom units and (1) 2-bedroom unit, all tenant-occupied. The owner has kept up with upgrades over time with new water heaters, several newer furnace units, and unit upgrades as well. Roof was replaced ~ 10 years ago. Located on the border of Harley-Davidson and Molson-Coors Campus as well
INVESTOR SPECIAL. Tons of beautiful natural woodwork. A little TLC will go a long way as there is a lot of sweat equity in this home. Very nice comps surround this home. Location..Location..Location. This home is a few blocks from Marquette High School, and is minutes away from American Family Field as well as downtown. New roof, electrical, windows, furnaces, and brand new exterior paint have
STUDIOS BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN ... Studio apt for rent ALL INCLUDED (sorry 1 bedroom apartments are not available) FREE WI-FI, CABLE, HEAT ,Coin laundry included. Hardwood floor Newly remodeled. Clean, comfortable, quiet, affordable and safe housing. Blocks from Marquette University, shopping and downtown. Right on the bus line. Heat included, kitchenette, gas stove, refrigerator.NON SMOKERS
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,581
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,064
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,866
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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