$341,470Average Value$198Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Mount Mary University is in the neighborhood.
Mount Mary has college life and suburban calm in northwest Milwaukee
On the border of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, Mount Mary is a place where college life meets quiet, tree-lined residential streets. Mount Mary University is the cornerstone of the community, and its 80-acre campus is a hub for student life and creative community events. Off campus, however, Mount Mary still has much to offer, whether you’re looking for access to parks and trails along the Menomonee River, local specialty stores and cafes or houses that cost less than in Wauwatosa. About 9 miles from the city center, Mount Mary is a convenient place for those looking to walk and bike to campus or commute into East Town.
A mix of early to mid-1900s homes for lower prices than in Wauwatosa
Many of the ranch-style homes and Cape Cods along Mount Mary’s residential blocks were built in the mid-1900s. Buyers will also find older bungalows and Tudor Revival cottages, as well as colonials built in later decades. Sidewalks and tidily landscaped yards give the neighborhood a uniform look, as do plenty of mature trees and extensive sidewalks. You might have a garage accessible from a back alley, or you might park your car on the street.
“It's surprising the variety of home styles available in the neighborhood, even though the area surrounding Mount Mary is small, and they're all pretty reasonable in price,” says Ryan Stefaniak, a real estate agent with The Stefaniak Group. Prices range from the lower $200,000s to the lower $500,000s. Mount Mary has a median single-family home price in the mid-$300,000s. That’s higher than nearby Cooper Park, Kops Park and Golden Valley, but lower than Wauwatosa.
Mount Mary's homes come in various styles and sizes.
The homes here usually have garages attached or behind the house.
Colonial Revival styles are popular in Mount Mary.
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Mount Mary University, a Catholic women's school, encompasses much of the Mount Mary area.
Near Mount Mary University, Milwaukee Public and Wauwatosa schools
Mount Mary University is a Catholic women’s school that makes up most of the neighborhood and has about 1,000 students. Although its student body is small, MMU has an outsized impact on the surrounding community. For more than 60 years, the university has hosted an annual arts festival, initially called the Starving Artist Show. Today’s residents look forward to Make Art MKE, which brings more than 150 fine arts vendors, food trucks and live musicians to campus each September. Neighbors and students attend other events throughout the year, from fashion shows to athletic games.
Milwaukee Public Schools serves younger students in Mount Mary. Kids may attend assigned neighborhood schools or apply to specialized options throughout the district, including Milwaukee School of Languages in nearby Kops Park. You’re also close to schools in the Wauwatosa School District. While Mount Mary isn’t zoned for that district, residents can take advantage of Wisconsin’s school choice programs to send their kids to out-of-district, private and charter schools.
Mount Mary is a quiet neighborhood, but it is only minutes from bustling Milwaukee.
Easy access to Milwaukee’s buses and commuter highways
You might walk or bike throughout Mount Mary and its college campus, but locals rely on cars or Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get around the greater Milwaukee area. “Mount Mary is centrally located, so it's easy to jump on the freeway and head west or drive to downtown Milwaukee to make it to a Bucks game,” says Stefaniak. East Town is about 9 miles away, a roughly 15 to 35-minute commute, depending on traffic. Interstate 41 is a couple of miles west for longer distance travel.
Parks, trails and seasonal fun near Mount Mary
Just past Mount Mary University’s scenic, grassy campus, you’ll find plenty of green spaces, parks and trails along the Menomonee River. The Menomonee Line is part of the extensive Oak Leaf Trail system that takes cyclists and joggers along the water. You can follow that trail to go mountain biking in Bubba’s Woods or to spend time at Hartung Park, a former quarry with nature trails, unique sculptures and a weekly summer farmers markets. Just across the river, you might hit the dog park and public golf course at Currie Park, or opt for a membership at the private Blue Mound Golf & Country Club. You’re also within blocks of playgrounds, fields and sports courts at Milwaukee County parks, including Kops and Cooper parks.
Hartung Park is a unique green space near Mount Mary.
Mount Mary is a close-knit community surrounded by parks.
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Miss Molly's is a cafe serving food and drinks in Mount Mary.
Local restaurants and craft stores near Wauwatosa's commercial hubs
Mount Mary has a small community of locally owned businesses, concentrated along 92nd and Burleigh streets. You might like:
Miss Molly's Cafe & Pastry Shop, an airy cafe serving from-scratch baked goods and light lunch fare
Bleu Lux Candle Bar, a cozy studio where you can create custom-scented candles and fragrances
Fiberwood Studio, a specialty fiber arts store with plenty of yarn and other craft supplies
Bunzel's Old-Fashioned Meat Market, a grocery store stocking a full deli and pantry staples
For more extensive shopping and dining, you can drive a couple of miles to Mayfair, a large indoor mall in Wauwatosa, or The Mayfair Collection, an upscale mixed-use commercial district.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Mount Mary Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Mary, Milwaukee sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Mary, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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