River Bend is a quiet residential neighborhood on Milwaukee ’s Southwest Side, where the winding path of Honey Creek shapes both its landscape and laid-back atmosphere. Homebuyers are drawn to the area’s blend of nature and midcentury homes, along with convenient access to shopping and downtown. Wide, tree-lined streets and nearby parks create an easygoing, suburban feel.
River Bend features mostly Cape Cod and ranch-style homes built in the 1950s. Many have been updated over the years with refinished hardwood floors and remodeled kitchens. The median sale price is around the low $300,000s, with homes generally ranging from the lower $200,000s to the upper $300,000s.This makes the area comparable to nearby neighborhoods like Honey Acres, Highwood Estates, Rolling Green and Wedgewood. It’s generally somewhat more expensive than Fairview, Hawley Farms and Root Creek.
River Bend is part of Milwaukee Public Schools, a school-choice district that allows students to apply across the city. A common path begins at Honey Creek Elementary School, a charter school for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students can continue to Wedgewood Park School and then attend Alexander Hamilton High School, which features career pathways in business, medical sciences and communications technology.
For a quiet afternoon outdoors, River Bend Park has a playground and basketball hoops. The larger McCarty Park spans over 50 acres and features a public swimming pool and a lagoon popular with anglers. Paved paths connect to the Oak Leaf Trail for walking and jogging. Baseball diamonds and athletic courts round out the sports options.
Locals usually head to nearby spots like Bayshore for a mix of national retailers and everyday errands, along with quick grocery runs at places like Pick ’n Save or Walmart. For a bigger shopping trip, Mayfair Mall is a common go-to with a wide range of stores and dining options just a short drive away.
Dining options in and around River Bend are fairly straightforward, with a few spots in the neighborhood and more variety nearby. Here are some places locals might go when they want to eat out:
Several major roads run through River Bend, including South 76th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue. Interstates 94 and 43 are nearby, providing roughly 10-mile commutes to downtown Milwaukee.
Laurie Belmer
BOLD REALTY
(833) 355-2311
42 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$315,000 Price
Nada Stojadinovic
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(866) 792-1686
69 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$567,500 Price
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Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(262) 956-9082
117 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$308,073 Price
Jeanette Shields
Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty - Wauwatosa
(224) 272-9527
30 Total Sales
2 in River Bend
$235K - $525K Price Range
Jennifer Luna
Luna Listings
(414) 296-6804
97 Total Sales
2 in River Bend
$250K - $365K Price Range
William Lauer
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
(414) 667-6897
96 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$185,600 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River Bend | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in River Bend, Milwaukee sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in River Bend, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $309,036, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$299,999
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Median Sale Price
$309,036
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$308,073
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
34
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
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Number of Homes
476
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Number of Homes for Sale
1
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Median Year Built
1956
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Months of Supply
0.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,175
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,047
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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Total Population
1,446
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
10 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$74,332
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$77,029
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High School Graduates
93%
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College Graduates
30.6%
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Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
35''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
33''
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Midcentury homes near parks, trails and quick commutes to downtown Milwaukee
A southwest Milwaukee neighborhood within walking distance of schools
A neighborhood for those wanting small homes with proximity with affordability