Mill Valley
Condo communities and contemporary suburban options
Most of the neighborhood's residents live in Mill Valley Homes, a condominium development just south of Appleton Avenue. Its rectangular buildings feature units with roughly 600 to 1,000 square feet, and prices from $75,000 to $180,000. Each building centers around an outdoor courtyard with seating and gas grills. "It's got two different pools, so it's nice that you don't have to go across the whole development to go swimming," Jensen says. Residents can also access wooded trails, tennis courts, a community clubhouse and heated underground parking. East of Interstate 41, Heritage Heights is made of single-family homes built in the early 2000s. With New Traditional architecture and floor plans often exceeding 2,000 square feet, this upscale suburb has room to spread out. Prices here range from $400,000 to $600,000. The Mill Valley area overall gets a 3 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, lower than the surrounding Milwaukee neighborhoods, which can range from a 4 out of 10 to an 8 out of 10.Highway access and job opportunities
Mill Valley sits around the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Interstate 41. While this means that travel in all directions is direct, there is some road noise in the area — especially for homes that border I-41. This side of the city is known for its suburban enclaves tucked between manufacturing warehouses, industrial buildings and car dealerships. So, there are plenty of job opportunities within a mile radius. For those heading into the city for work or entertainment, downtown Milwaukee is about 12 miles away, a trip that takes 20 to 45 minutes. Pick n Save Marketplace is about 2 miles away up Appleton Avenue, and there's also a Costco about 5 miles away. And Milwaukee Mitchell Airport is about 23 miles away, on the other side of the city.Agricultural options for public schools
Milwaukee Public Schools has an open choice system, so parents can choose any Milwaukee school — and even apply outside their district. The next-door Menomonee Falls School District draws a lot of parents with an overall A grade from Niche, compared to MPS's overall C. But admission can be competitive. Within Milwaukee, nearby schools include Maple Tree School and River Trail School. Both get a C-minus rating from Niche and serve kindergarten through eighth-grade students. At River Trail, kids experience an agriculture-focused and (quite literally) open learning environment without interior walls, fostering a constant connection between all grade levels. The closest high school is Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences, which offers specialty programs from animal sciences to culinary arts. Niche gives the school a D-plus. For a private, faith-based option, Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist School sits within the neighborhood and serves grades kindergarten through 10th grade.Local restaurants where customers become family
There are no options for dining out within the neighborhood. But just a mile up Appleton Avenue, Ally's Bistro is a family-owned diner with a big heart. Their busiest nights come on Friday when the chef whips up a beer-batter fish fry and a seafood special. Local bands set up for a live music night, and the usual seat-yourself dining area becomes a fancier table service. When asked what people love most about Ally's, the co-owner Michelle Zimmerman said it was their commitment to friendly service. "People are coming into our home, so we treat them as guests — I don't like the word customer," she says. "Eventually, we hope our guests start to become family." Ally's also delivers to the next-door Three Cellars, which has a rotating selection of beer and wine. For more beer tasting, the Third Space Innovation Brewhouse joined the small restaurant hub in June 2024. The brewery has a business strategy focused on becoming that "third space" to visit besides work and home. They aim to achieve that goal with an outdoor patio, sports screens and regular community events.Green space geared towards dogs and golfers
Just north of Mill Valley is Granville Dog Park, which Milwaukee County Parks describes as "Disneyland for dogs." Dogs enjoy exploring the 10 acres of natural land on wooded trails or dipping in the creek to beat the heat. But be careful after it rains, it can get quite muddy. For more outdoor fun, the North Hills Country Club invites members to tee off on a golf course that's hosted every major Wisconsin tournament. The club, which also has a pool and dining options, is just 2 miles up Appleton Avenue. For golfers who want a more affordable option, the public Dretzka Golf Course is 3 miles away. Dretzka Park also has a disc golf course, picnic areas and a sledding hill. Other community gathering places include local houses of worship. New Restoration Christian Church is right within the neighborhood and has childcare services and faith-based events.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Beth Jaworski
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 348-4391
255 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley
$106,000 Price
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Sheila Smith
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 240-6281
62 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley
$185,000 Price
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Level Up Team*
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(877) 719-1467
253 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley
$108,700 Price
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Kelly Killian
Pleasant View Realty, LLC
(920) 476-1131
42 Total Sales
2 in Mill Valley
$111K - $122K Price Range
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Karen Gryszkiewicz
EXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(262) 888-7881
41 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley
$119,500 Price
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Jim Geracie
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
(414) 206-6352
438 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley
$396,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mill Valley | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mill Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mill Valley, Milwaukee sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mill Valley, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $467,500.
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