Why people are attracted to living in Riverside Park
Riverside Park attracts landlords and renters seeking well-maintained homes and proximity to two major East Side Milwaukee locations. Students and young professionals walk and bike to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Although high in renters, the area also has many homeowners who find the neighborhood a great spot with historical homes, diverse restaurants and standout recreational facilities.
Tree-shaded sidewalks make Riverside Park a pleasant walk-to-work neighborhood.
Riverside Park sits near Downer Woods and Northpoint for car-free commutes.
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Explore the area's single-family homes and rental options
The community is made up of nearly 90% renters, living in small apartment complexes or multifamily homes. Workers' cottages with simple, A-frame roofs and two rental units are the most common style. Most homes are over 100 years old, but retain their quality. "The houses may not look modern, but they're very well-maintained," says Ibree Stewart, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Metro Realty and Milwaukee native. "You can tell the people care about their properties." Limited multifamily homes have sold in recent years, and have estimated values ranging from the high $200,000s to the mid $600,000s. Single-family homes sell from the high $100,000s to the low $300,000s. In general, homes sell quickly, lasting only two weeks on the market. "People really, really want to move into this neighborhood," says Paige Schmidt, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and resident of Riverside Park for 25 years.
Riverside Park stays quiet within a mile of UW–Milwaukee and Ascension St. Mary’s.
Victorian homes add historic charm to Riverside Park’s residential streets.
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Getting around without a car is possible in Riverside Park
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are both within a mile, in Downer Woods and Northpoint. The two campuses are major hubs for students and professionals, and Riverside Park's proximity is attractive to commuters who prefer alternatives to cars. There are many ways to get around without driving:
The Oak Leaf Trail is a multiuse path that goes under some city streets, so bikers don't have to stop and wait for traffic to cross.
Bublr Bikes, Milwaukee's bike-sharing system, has docking stations in the neighborhood and bike lanes are on a few main streets.
Tree-shaded sidewalks and ample crosswalks make for a pleasant walk to work or class.
Milwaukee County Transit System buses stop on Locust Street, Oakland Avenue and North Avenue.
Riverside Park offers riverside trails and shade for sunny afternoon walks.
Milwaukee County Transit System buses serve Riverside Park via Locust and Oakland.
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Families are drawn to the neighborhood's sought-after schools
Not everyone who lives in the area is a student or recent graduate from UW-Milwaukee. "The demographics here, because we're far enough from the university, are a mix of young professionals, and then long-term tenants and families that have been here for generations," Schmidt says. "We have a lot of young kids, too."
Families are drawn to the area because it’s within walking distance of Maryland Avenue Montessori School in Murray Hill. Milwaukee has a school choice system, and certain public schools are harder to get into than others. "However, if you're in a walkable area, your chances of getting in are better," she says. "It's something a lot of people don't know about. And it's a very sought-after school." Riverside University High School, in the neighborhood, is another well-regarded public school.
Riverside University High School anchors Riverside Park with a well-regarded campus.
Maryland Avenue offers a Montessori program for grades K3-8
Riverside Park is popular with UW–Milwaukee students who bike or walk to campus.
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Riverside Park is both for athletes and Milwaukee River explorers
The neighborhood's namesake park, Riverside Park, has athletic courts and fields, but its natural area is the main attraction. Right along the Milwaukee River, the heavily wooded half of the park has a mix of paved and natural walking trails. Visitors can launch kayaks or canoes onto the river and bike along the Oak Leaf Trail. Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum is an extension of Riverside Park, where tall grass and wildflowers surround protected species of trees.
Riverside Park’s athletic courts keep pick-up games common on warm days.
The Oak Leaf Trail runs through Riverside Park for biking and commuting.
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The Urban Ecology Center brings nature and education
The Urban Ecology Center of Riverside Park is one of three locations in the Milwaukee Metro area that strives to accomplish its motto: "We connect people in cities to nature and each other." The center has classrooms, exhibits and rentable event space. There, visitors can grow plants under grow lights, compost their food waste and climb the three-story rock wall. "It started out as just a trailer, and now it has grown into this big, beautiful community building," Schmidt says. "They have a lot of school activities and a lot of community activities that are open to everyone, not just the neighborhood." Regular events include:
Indoor game nights* Early morning guided birding sessions
Aquatic explorations in the Milwaukee River
Canoeing and kayaking trips
Outdoor skill sessions for skills like fire and shelter building
The Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park links city learning with Milwaukee River nature.
Snapping turtles and other wildlife are common at Riverside Park’s Urban Ecology Center.
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Diverse dining options in Riverside Park
Riverside Park has a few watering holes despite its small size. "The fun restaurants are Tess, a five-star restaurant, OG Pub & Grill, which used to be The Original, and Champions Pub, an Irish family pub that's been in the same family for decades," Schmidt says. The northeast corner of the neighborhood has a diverse selection of cuisine in restaurants that are usually full of college students late at night, grabbing a bite to eat after visiting local bars or music venues.
Champions Pub in Riverside Park has stayed in the same family for decades.
Tess in Riverside Park often books up on weekends for dinner and drinks.
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Riverside Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverside Park, Milwaukee sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $432,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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