National Park
Close to Mitchell Park and Three Bridges Park
Milwaukee’s proud tradition of public parks extends from the mid-1800s to today, and National Park residents get a taste of old and new green spaces. To the east is the historic Mitchell Park, founded in 1860 as Milwaukee’s first horticultural conservatory. Today, it’s home to the iconic Mitchell Park Domes, three towering greenhouses with desert, tropical and floral themes. Visitors can also enjoy various outdoor amenities, from a walk around the pond to a pickup game of basketball or sand volleyball. The much newer Three Bridges Park, opened in 2013, lies just north of the neighborhood. This 24-acre park features 2 miles of biking and walking trails and more than 40 community gardens. “It’s also on the Menomonee River, so that’s another access point for kayaking and fishing,” says Angélica Sánchez, director of the Urban Ecology Center’s Menomonee Valley branch. “Even birding is quite a highlight here in the park with all the different species of birds and animals we see on a daily basis.”Classical Revival and bungalows from the 1920s
Homes along main thoroughfare National Avenue enjoy an especially convenient location to the parks and shopping along South Layton Boulevard, and feature ornate, European-inspired architecture, from Classical Revival homes with pillared facades to Mediterranean and Queen Anne designs. Farther south, there are many bungalows from the early 20th century with large front windows and covered front porches. Houses sit on compact but verdant lots with landscaped front yards. Tall, shady trees dot the sidewalks that line the residential streets, giving this urban enclave a more suburban look. Prices range from $121,000 for a three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath fixer-upper bungalow to $230,000 for a four-bedroom home featuring recent renovations. While there are many owners in the neighborhood, renters comprise most of its residents, about 66%, and find homes in the classic Milwaukee duplexes and small apartment complexes scattered throughout the community.Shopping and dining along South Layton Boulevard
Most of National Park is residential, so locals often head a few blocks west to run errands along Miller Park Way, where they pick up groceries at Cermak Fresh Market and essentials at Target. Aldi is also just outside the neighborhood and offers more food options. Within the neighborhood is a small strip of shops and restaurants along South Layton Boulevard, including Family Dollar, Subway, and local favorite Honeydip Donuts, which has been serving the area for nearly 50 years.Kids attend Doerfler School and South Division High School
Children may start their education at Anna F. Doerfler School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and is walkable from any point in the neighborhood. Doerfler has a C-minus rating on Niche and serves about 500 students. From there, they often head to South Division High School, which scores a C on Niche and serves about 840 ninth through 12th graders. It is home to one of the largest bilingual programs at the high school level in the state.Conveniently close to several employers and downtown Milwaukee
Many residents can easily walk to work in the neighborhood’s northern section, where major industrial employers like Tankstar USA and Hatco Corporation operate. Dozens more work opportunities are available in the Menomonee Valley, just a couple miles north. And city workers are less than 5 miles from downtown Milwaukee.I-94 and MCTS buses keep residents moving
Interstate 94 is just a few blocks north of the neighborhood and connects to other major highways, including I-794 and I-43. Those taking public transportation can pick up the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at stops along West National Avenue, West Greenfield Avenue and South Layton Boulevard. Residents enjoy proximity to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, about 9 miles south of the neighborhood and offers many nonstop flights throughout the United States.Crime
National Park has a six on the CAP Index, two points higher than the national average.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Hintz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(414) 441-3208
56 Total Sales
1 in National Park
$224,000 Price
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Joseph Cardenas
Responds QuicklyJC Realtors
(414) 939-7912
102 Total Sales
1 in National Park
$185,000 Price
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Kim Bollmann
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 237-1185
47 Total Sales
1 in National Park
$235,000 Price
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Svetlana Foley
Responds QuicklyShorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 710-2179
107 Total Sales
1 in National Park
$192,500 Price
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Eric Muller
Responds QuicklyEXIT ELITE REALTY
(414) 800-9147
143 Total Sales
1 in National Park
$121,000 Price
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Justin Ippoliti
Shorewest Realtors - South Metro
(262) 444-0187
820 Total Sales
3 in National Park
$155K - $195K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | National Park | US |
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Homicide | 7 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
Robbery | 8 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
National Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in National Park, Milwaukee sell after 199 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in National Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $242,000.
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